Meanwhile beignets seem to thrive off simplicity, with their classic square shape and sugary topping. Not to mention one has French origins while the other is an American staple. Both desserts are ...

Learn how to make your own homemade cinnamon sugar Mickey Mouse Beignets. These are similar to the ones you can get at Disney parks, but with a cinnamon sugar coating instead of powdered sugar.

The batter is loose and can be tricky to shape at first; keep frying and practicing ... Repeat process with about 2 or 3 additional beignets, making sure not to overcrowd Dutch oven.

However, you could use whatever cookie cutter you’ve got on hand to make them whatever shape you’d like. Make star beignets. Make heart beignets. Make Christmas tree beignets because why not.