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Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes

Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes for Cozy Fall Mornings

Enjoy these Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes, a healthier alternative perfect for fall mornings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 donut holes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Holes
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Milk
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mixture Blend of sugar and cinnamon

Equipment

  • Donut hole pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut hole pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil or butter, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill each cavity of the donut hole pan about two-thirds full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then roll warm donut holes in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the donut holes light and fluffy.

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