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Pumpkin Donut Holes

Pumpkin Donut Holes That Make Fall Mornings Extra Cozy

Enjoy these Pumpkin Donut Holes, a delightful way to embrace fall with warm spices and a soft texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 donut holes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Holes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon pumpkin pie spice works
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg replace with more cinnamon if necessary
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Allspice can omit if unavailable
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves substitute with additional cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 100% pure, not pie filling
  • 0.33 cup Milk almond or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar can swap with granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup Canola Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 large Egg flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional, but recommended
For the Coating
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar for the cinnamon mixture

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Donut Holes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. In another large bowl, blend the wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fill the muffin pan cavities with the batter, about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Melt unsalted butter and mix granulated sugar with cinnamon for coating.
  8. Let the donut holes cool for 5 minutes before coating them.
  9. Dip each donut hole in melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar.
  10. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2donut holesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Mix gently to avoid tough donut holes and check that your oven is accurately preheated.

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