Pumpkin Donuts

5 from 3 votes

Light and fluffy pumpkin donuts baked in the oven then rolled in cinnamon sugar are perfect sweet treat for breakfast or a snack.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: donuts

Calories: 301kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour⁣
1 teaspoon baking soda⁣
½ teaspoon baking powder⁣
½ teaspoon salt⁣
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¾ cup light brown sugar⁣ packed
½ cup granulated sugar⁣
½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled⁣
2 large eggs room temperature⁣
15 ounces pumpkin puree⁣

Cinnamon sugar coating

¾ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter melted, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a donut tin with nonstick spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices. Set aside.⁣
In a different medium sized bowl, whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar and melted butter together until butter is absorbed. Add eggs and vigorously whisk until combined. Stir in pumpkin puree.⁣
Pour wet ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients and mix until no flour pockets remain (avoid over-mixing). Spoon or pipe batter into prepared donut tin.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with little to no crumbs.⁣ Let the donuts cool in the pan for 2 minutes before rolling in cinnamon sugar.
For the topping, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon and dip into the cinnamon and sugar mixture and make sure to coat all sides. You can also dip the donuts in melted butter then cinnamon sugar if you prefer a more decadent treat, but we prefer them without butter.
Serve immediately

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Notes

FRIDGE: Leftover donuts will last for about a week in the fridge. Keep in mind, the change in temperature will likely change the texture of the donuts and the coating will lose it's crunchiness.

FREEZER: You can also freeze donuts! Place into an airtight container and freeze for up to one month. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

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