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Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes

Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes that Warm Your Heart

These Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes are a guilt-free treat that captures the essence of autumn with a soft, pillowy texture and warm spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 donut holes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the base of the donut holes
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds depth with caramel notes
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Provides classic pumpkin spice flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can be replaced with allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Optional based on preference
  • 2 large Eggs Gives batter structure
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use almond milk for dairy-free
For Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the finish
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Use equal parts with sugar for coating

Equipment

  • donut hole pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut hole pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil or melted butter, and milk until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill the donut hole pan about two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the donut holes cool for a few minutes, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Freeze for longer storage.

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