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Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes

Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes with Cinnamon Magic

Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes are soft, sweet, and coated in cinnamon sugar, making them a perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 donut holes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree substitute with fresh cooked and pureed pumpkin if desired
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can replace with whole wheat or a gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar substitute with coconut sugar for a different flavor
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar adjust or omit based on sweetness preference
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger) adjust to personal preference
  • 2 Eggs vegan substitutes could include flax eggs
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil/Melted Butter use melted coconut oil for a different flavor profile
  • 1/2 cup Milk any plant-based milk can serve as a substitute
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mixture can substitute with powdered sugar for a sweeter glaze

Equipment

  • donut hole pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Piping bag
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut hole pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground spices.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
  4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fill each cavity of the greased donut hole pan about ⅔ full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let them cool for a few minutes before rolling in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor. Precision in measuring ingredients is important for perfect donut holes.

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