Mashed Potato Zeppole

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1 cup cranberry sauce

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 

1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

1 cup mashed potatoes, at room temperature

3/4 cup whole milk 

1/2 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup, for rolling 

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1 teaspoon cinnamon 

2 eggs 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

2 teaspoons baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 

Vegetable oil, for frying