Description
Savor the essence of autumn with these irresistible pumpkin spice donuts, featuring a fluffy texture and a sweet glaze that makes every bite a nostalgic treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these homemade delights are easy to whip up and will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup milk (whole preferred)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and edges are golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with enough milk to achieve desired consistency; dip warm donuts into the glaze.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg