Description
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are a delightful fall treat that combines the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg with the rich flavor of pumpkin puree. Baked to perfection, these donuts are coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend, making them irresistibly delicious and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet pumpkin mixture, folding gently to avoid overmixing. The batter should be thick and just combined.
- Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or zip-top plastic bag with a corner snipped off, then pipe the batter evenly into the greased donut pan cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the donuts bake, mix the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the coating.
- Cool and Coat Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once slightly cooled but still warm, roll each donut in the cinnamon sugar coating until fully covered.
- Serve: Enjoy these pumpkin cinnamon sugar donuts warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pumpkin puree based on availability; fresh may yield a slightly more vibrant flavor.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to maintain light and tender donuts.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the dry ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, baked pumpkin donuts, fall recipes, pumpkin dessert
