Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donuts are soft, fluffy, and bursting with warm fall flavors. Made with pumpkin puree and a cozy blend of cinnamon and spices, they’re a perfect seasonal treat topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Easy to bake and guaranteed to satisfy your autumn cravings!
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full for perfectly risen donuts.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: While the donuts bake, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl for the coating.
- Coat Donuts: Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes. Brush each donut with melted butter, then dip or sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the coated donuts to cool a bit more before serving. These tasty treats are best enjoyed fresh and warm!
Notes
- For extra moist donuts, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- To keep donuts fresh longer, refrigerate and gently rewarm before serving.
- Feel free to add a pinch of cloves or ginger for a deeper spice flavor.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, use a muffin pan and adjust baking time accordingly.
