How to Make Pumpkin Donuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, it's time to break out the pumpkin recipes. One of the most beloved fall treats is the pumpkin donut. These fluffy, moist, and flavorful donuts are a perfect way to celebrate the season and satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you enjoy them with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a dessert after dinner, there's no denying the appeal of these delicious treats.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 teaspoons milk, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 doughnuts

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Stir flour, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
  • Mix pumpkin, eggs, milk, and butter into flour mixture; beat until completely incorporated.
  • Spoon pumpkin mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip with a 1/2-inch opening. Pipe 3-inch circles onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 13 minutes. Remove doughnuts to a wire rack to cool.
  • Stir confectioner's sugar, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla together in a bowl. Gradually stir in enough milk to reach a glaze consistency. Brush glaze over doughnuts with a pastry brush or spoon over the tops.
  • Nutrition

    205 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 264mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 87mg