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Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes

Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes for Cozy Fall Mornings

Delight in homemade Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes, a perfect cozy fall treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 donut holes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree avoid pumpkin pie filling
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk almond milk is a dairy-free option
For Coating
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Equipment

  • 24-cup mini muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • scoop or spoon
  • Shallow bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree and brown sugar until combined. Stir in vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg, followed by milk.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, creating a lumpy batter.
  5. Fill each cup of the muffin pan about three-quarters full with batter.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the donut holes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
  8. Melt unsalted butter in a shallow bowl; combine sugar and cinnamon in another bowl.
  9. Dip each donut hole in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  10. Serve warm with your favorite beverage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These donut holes are best enjoyed fresh. For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.

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