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Pumpkin Donut Holes

Plate of pumpkin donut holes coated in cinnamon sugar, with one cut open to show the soft, moist pumpkin interior.
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Soft, fluffy, and baked pumpkin donut holes coated in buttery cinnamon sugar—perfect for fall brunches, desserts, or snacks.

  • Author: Catherine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 donut holes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup neutral oil (avocado, coconut, or vegetable)
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup milk of choice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup butter, melted (for coating)
  • ½ cup white sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar, then add egg, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Spoon 1½ tablespoons of batter into each cavity of the mini muffin tin (makes about 24).
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow donut holes to cool for 3–5 minutes before coating.
  8. Melt the butter in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar.
  9. Roll each donut hole in the melted butter, then in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
  10. Serve warm or store as directed.

Notes

  • Use 100% pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • For gluten-free, use a 1:1 flour blend with xanthan gum.
  • For vegan, substitute egg with flaxseed and use plant-based milk and butter.
  • Skip the coating if storing for later and apply just before serving.
  • Donut holes freeze well without coating for up to 2 months.

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