Apple Butter Waffle Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat your waffle iron.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl whisk together milk, apple butter, maple syrup, melted butter, and eggs.
4. 4
   Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and stir to combine. If the batter seems too thick, thin it out with more milk until the desired consistency.
5. 5
   Cook your waffles according to the manufacturer's directions for your waffle maker, and let them cool. (Mini waffles will cook faster than full sized.)
6. 6
   Prepare the glaze. In a large bowl whisk together powdered sugar, 4 Tablespoons of milk and vanilla. The glaze will be think but not as thick as frosting. If it appears too think, thin it out with more milk. Set aside.
7. 7
   Fill a high-sided pan with 2 inches of vegetable oil. Bring the oil to 365 degrees F. Once the oil is hot, add in about 4 waffles at a time and fry for 5 seconds on each side. (They should just crisp and turn a dark golden brown color.)
8. 8
   Continue until all of the waffles are fried.
9. 9
   Dip waffles one at a time into the glaze and let them cool on a rack in a rimmed baking sheet to harden. Serve the same day as making.