Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks

I’ll be honest: these Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks are the culinary equivalent of riding a sugar-and-salt roller coaster while wearing pajamas. Sweet maple glaze meets smoky bacon wrapped around doughy, slightly ridiculous sticks — perfect for brunch, a chaotic breakfast-for-dinner situation, or bribing the kids into silence for ten glorious minutes. Yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes. You’ll keep eating them anyway.

My husband once tried to “help” by crisping the bacon and then—bless him—deciding the glaze needed “more personality.” He poured half a bottle of hot sauce into the maple, which resulted in a donut-stick variant I now call The Fire Alarm. The kids loved it until the crying started. I loved it because he did the dishes. We now have a rule: he can experiment only if I get to name the disaster.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use store-bought biscuit dough. I judge nobody who does this; I embrace them.
– Cook bacon in the oven on a wire rack over a sheet pan — less splatter, fewer pans. Yes, you still have a pan, don’t be dramatic.
– Glaze in a microwave-safe bowl: 30 seconds, stir, 15 seconds if you’re impatient. No, it won’t ruin your soul.
– If you’re really desperate, skip the skewers/assembly and call them “maple bacon donut bites.” Nobody will fact-check.

Serving Ideas

– Serve with coffee for brunch, because syrup + caffeine = life support.
– Offer a side of plain yogurt or crème fraîche if people are pretending to be “health conscious.” It helps.
– Pair with crisp sparkling wine if the kids drove you nuts that morning — you earned bubbles.
– Plated with fruit and a napkin for guests; tossed on a paper towel for yourself at midnight. Both are valid.

What to Serve It With

– Bright fruit (berries, sliced apple) to pretend this is balanced.
– A simple green salad if you’re hosting that one friend who always mentions kale.
– A big pot of coffee or a pitcher of iced tea. Alcohol optional, recommended based on chaos level.

✔Tips & Mistakes

Pro tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan when you bake or fry these. Crowding = limp bacon and sad donut sticks.
Common fail: Over-glazing — more is not always merrier. Let the glaze set a bit so it doesn’t slide off into a sticky puddle.
Dish drama: Use parchment paper for easier cleanup. I promise I still end up with two forks to wash. Always two forks.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
– Reheat briefly in a 350°F oven or toaster oven to bring back crispness — microwaving makes the bacon sad and chewy.
– For longer storage, freeze unglazed sticks and thaw/reheat, then glaze fresh. Saves time and dignity later.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Make it spicy: add a pinch of cayenne to the glaze. Your friends will think you’re edgy.
– Go maple-free: swap maple for brown sugar + a splash of vanilla if your pantry is having an identity crisis.
– Use turkey bacon if you need to feel slightly better about dinner choices. It’s still tasty, promise.

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Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks

Delicious donut sticks topped with maple glaze and crispy bacon.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
• ▢ 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 1 cup milk whole milk preferred
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 0.25 cups unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 0.75 cups maple syrup
• ▢ 0.5 cups crispy bacon crumbled

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut stick pan.
• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
• Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
• Allow the donut sticks to cool slightly, then dip in maple syrup and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Notes

For extra flavor, use real maple syrup instead of imitation.