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Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe for a Cozy Fall Treat

Baked Pumpkin Donuts
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These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are a cozy fall treat made with warm spices, pumpkin purée, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. They’re moist, flavorful, and baked—not fried—for an easy, no-mess autumn snack or breakfast idea.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or ziplock bag and pipe into the prepared donut pan.
  6. Bake for 14–16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
  7. Brush each donut with melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
  8. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Use a piping bag or ziplock bag to easily fill donut pans and achieve a clean shape.
  • Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a couple of days.
  • Try swapping the cinnamon sugar for a glaze if preferred.
  • Use plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.

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