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Pumpkin Spice Donuts: The Ultimate Fall Treat Recipe You Need to Try


  • Author: Dottie
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts 1x

Description

Enjoy these soft and fluffy pumpkin spice donuts, perfectly spiced and glazed for a cozy treat. Ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack, they capture the essence of fall in every bite!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 12 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • Extra cinnamon sugar for coating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or oil.
  6. Fill each donut cavity about 2/3 full with batter using a piping bag or zip-top bag.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
  10. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze and allow excess to drip off.
  11. (Optional) Roll the glazed tops in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  12. Enjoy your pumpkin spice donuts with coffee or tea!

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze, use less milk; for a thinner glaze, add more milk gradually.
  • Donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes