Description
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are a delightful autumn treat combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin spice with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Soft and moist with a subtle spiced flavor, these baked donuts are easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pumpkin pie puree
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
Topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan to ensure the donuts do not stick.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and pumpkin spice until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin pie puree, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill donut pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about halfway full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Apply topping: Allow the donuts to cool slightly before brushing each one with melted butter and rolling them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon for a delicious cinnamon sugar coating.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin pan and reduce baking time slightly.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the dry ingredients.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated briefly to restore softness.
