Description
Irresistible Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donuts blend autumn’s warmth with sweet, spiced comfort. Homemade goodness delivers pure seasonal delight you’ll crave with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin pie puree
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk for vegan)
Leavening and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Coating and Topping:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil for vegan)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil for vegan)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease the donut pan to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients until uniformly combined.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, and milk until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully transfer batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, ensuring donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 3-5 minutes, then carefully remove and place on a wire rack.
- Melt butter in a small dish and prepare a separate bowl with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Dip each cooled donut first in melted butter, then roll completely in cinnamon-sugar blend to create an even, sweet coating.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring pumpkin puree to ensure the perfect moisture and texture in your donuts.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can lead to tough, dense donuts instead of light and fluffy treats.
- Swap regular milk with alternative milk options like almond or oat milk to make the recipe dairy-free and suitable for different dietary needs.
- Use a piping bag or ziplock bag with the corner cut off for a mess-free and professional way of filling the donut pan with batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg