Description
Pumpkin Donut Holes (Baked) are soft, fluffy, and coated in warm cinnamon sugar for a cozy fall treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or donut hole pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
- In another large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, egg, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then dip each donut hole in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm for the ultimate cozy treat!
Notes
- Best served warm the day they are baked.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat briefly in a 325°F oven if desired.
- You can substitute applesauce for half the oil to make a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: Approximately 110 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 9 g
- Sodium: Approximately 50 mg
- Fat: Approximately 5 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 13 g
- Fiber: Approximately 0.3 g
- Protein: Approximately 1 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Donut Holes, Baked Donuts, Pumpkin Spice, Fall Dessert, Cinnamon Sugar, Mini Donuts, Cozy Bites