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Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes

Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes You’ll Crave This Fall

Indulge in these Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes, perfectly combining pumpkin and warm spices for a delightful fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donut holes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Holes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice can replace with nutmeg and allspice
  • 1/2 cup canola oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar light brown sugar works beautifully
  • 1 large egg can use applesauce for egg-free option
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree ensure it’s pureed and unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup milk can substitute with plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup butter can use dairy-free butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar consider coconut sugar for non-refined
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine canola oil, brown sugar, egg, pumpkin puree, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Fill each muffin cup in the prepared mini muffin pan to the top with the batter.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Melt the butter and combine sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice in another bowl.
  8. Coat each baked donut hole in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy the delightful taste of fall!

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These donut holes are best enjoyed warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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