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pumpkin spice donuts

Irresistible Pumpkin Spice Donuts Perfect for Cozy Mornings

These pumpkin spice donuts are a healthy, baked treat bursting with cozy flavors, perfect for a fall dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tbsp baking powder crucial leavening agent
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice or your own mix
  • 1/4 tsp salt a small pinch
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can substitute white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk almond milk or non-dairy option works
  • 1/4 cup butter softened; can substitute coconut oil
For Dipping
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar adjust sweetness to preference

Equipment

  • mini donut pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the mini donut pan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In a larger bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, milk, and softened butter until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a piping bag and pipe into the donut pan, filling each cavity 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until donuts spring back lightly or a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts cool for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
  8. Melt butter for dipping and mix together sugar and cinnamon in another bowl.
  9. Dip the donuts in melted butter followed by the cinnamon sugar, coating thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover donuts in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped donuts for up to 3 months.

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