Delightful Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Cozy pumpkin spice donuts that capture the essence of autumn in every bite, perfect for a sweet treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted, for dipping)
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, milk, and softened butter in another bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and fill each cavity of the donut pan halfway.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dip the warm donuts in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using applesauce instead of butter. You can also add chocolate chips or a maple glaze for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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