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Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes

Irresistibly Soft Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes You’ll Love

Delight in these Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes, a quick and easy dessert bursting with cozy autumn flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 donut holes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.33 cups vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 0.25 cups milk
For Coating
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Donut hole pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut hole pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently 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, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the donut holes cool for about 5 minutes before rolling them in a mixture of sugar and ground cinnamon.
  8. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and coat the donut holes while they are still warm.

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