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Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are a delightful autumn treat, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. They are soft, fluffy, and coated in a delicious cinnamon sugar mixture, bringing together the warmth of pumpkin and the sweetness of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 donut pan
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 piping bag or zip-top plastic bag
  • 1 cooling rack
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan with cooking spray or butter.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  • In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, gently folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The batter should be thick.
  • Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top plastic bag with one corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the donuts are baking, mix together the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
  • Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Once slightly cooled, coat each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring they are completely covered.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin cinnamon sugar donuts!

Notes

These donuts are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with a bit of milk and drizzle over cooled donuts.