Description
These delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are soft, moist, and infused with warm pumpkin spice flavor, perfect for fall or any cozy occasion. Made with pumpkin puree and cinnamon sugar topping, they offer a sweet and spiced treat that’s easy to bake at home.
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 (for topping)
- 1 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan thoroughly to ensure the donuts do not stick.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and pumpkin spice until well combined, creating a flavorful dry base.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin pie puree, melted unsalted butter, and milk until evenly blended, ensuring a smooth wet mixture.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl, folding gently with a spatula just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donuts light and tender.
- Fill the donut pan: Spoon the batter into the greased donut pan cavities, filling each about halfway to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake the donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Apply the cinnamon sugar coating: Let the donuts cool slightly until they are warm but manageable. Brush each donut generously with melted butter, then roll them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon to coat thoroughly for a sweet and spicy finish.
Notes
- Use pumpkin pie puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor and texture.
- Donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute melted butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Ensure not to overfill the donut pan to prevent overflowing during baking.
- Cooling slightly before coating prevents the cinnamon sugar from melting off.
