1-Getting started: Getting started with homemade cronuts is easier than you might think, and it all begins with a few simple steps that lead to bakery-worthy results. First, fill a pan with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat it to 350 degrees over medium heat, which is key for that golden crispiness. Once your oil is ready, you can move on to shaping the dough for frying.

2-Next: fold the crescent dough in half in one direction, then fold it in half in the other direction to create those lovely layers. Use a biscuit cutter or a small glass to cut approximately 3-inch circles from the dough, and cut out 1-inch circles from the centers to make holes; save these for extra cronut holes later. Gather any scraps, roll them out, and cut more cronuts to use every bit of dough.

3-Now: fry the cronuts for about 90 seconds on each side until they turn golden brown, then drain them on paper towels and let them cool before adding the glaze. To make the glaze, mix 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk, adding a little more milk if needed for the right consistency. For the filling, split a cooled cronut in half and add about 2 tablespoons of vanilla pudding from the pudding cup, then put the top back on.

4-Finally: drizzle the glaze over the filled cronuts and let it set for a few minutes. If you’re looking for more ideas on easy desserts, check out our simple peach cobbler dump cake recipe for another crowd-pleaser. This whole process, from prep to plate, takes just about 15 minutes of preparation time and around 2 minutes per batch of cooking, making it ideal for a quick treat.