Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donut Holes
Bite-sized baked pumpkin donuts tossed in melted butter and warm cinnamon sugar.
In a nutshell: This authentic american cinnamon sugar pumpkin donut holes comes together in just 27 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Easier than traditional donuts! These easy baked pumpkin donut holes are tender, spiced, and coated in rich cinnamon sugar.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Ensure Balanced Room Temperature: Having butter, milk, and eggs at comfortable room temperature allows emulsions to form cleanly, resulting in the tenderest crumb for cinnamon sugar pumpkin donut holes.
- Test with a Toothpick: Insert a wooden skewer or toothpick into the center; look for a few moist crumbs rather than wet batter or a bone-dry stick.
Ingredients
6
servings
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1.75 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 ½ tsp pumpkin spice
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½ cup melted butter, for coating
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¾ cup cinnamon sugar, for coating
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare Donut Batter
Whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice.
Bake in Mini Muffin Pan
Spoon into mini muffin tin. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until springy.
Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
Dip warm donut holes in melted butter then roll generously in cinnamon sugar.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes instead. The mini tin just gives you the classic donut-hole size.
The melted butter clings to warm donut holes, so the cinnamon sugar sticks in an even, crunchy crust.
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. The sugar coating softens the longer they sit.
No. Use plain pumpkin puree. Pie filling is already sweetened and spiced, which throws off the recipe.
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