Let me start by saying this little aqua gadget has become my kitchen MVP. As someone who’s burned store-bought donuts while reheating them (oops), the DASH Mini Donut Maker is a revelation. The first time I used it, I grabbed boxed cake mix (lazy chef’s hack!) and within 10 minutes had seven golden mini donuts that made my apartment smell like a bakery.

The non-stick surface isn’t lying – zero dough casualties during my testing. I’ve done everything from cinnamon sugar dustings to chocolate glaze waterfalls, and cleanup truly is just a warm sponge swipe. Pro tip: The included recipe book’s timings run hot; I do 90 seconds per side instead for perfect fluffiness.

Where this shines? Sunday mornings with kids. My niece decorated hers with rainbow sprinkles while the batter was still warm – no burns thanks to the cool-touch handles. Also genius for last-minute desserts; when friends popped over unexpectedly, I whipped up brownie-batter donuts that disappeared faster than my wine glass.

Two tiny gripes: You’ll need to flip them halfway (annoying when Netflix-binging) and portion control is impossible because ‘just one more’ turns into eating all seven. But at this price point? Worth every crumb.