Description
Homemade Pumpkin Donut Holes deliver autumn’s warmest comfort in bite-sized perfection. Kissed with cinnamon and nutmeg, these golden morsels celebrate seasonal flavors you’ll crave from first delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coating the donut hole pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until uniformly blended.
- Craft a silky wet mixture by vigorously combining pumpkin puree, both granulated and brown sugars, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until achieving a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry components, stirring minimally to prevent toughening the batter – some small lumps are perfectly acceptable.
- Carefully transfer batter into donut hole cavities, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and surfaces appear golden brown.
- Allow donut holes to cool slightly, then generously roll each piece in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture, or store in sealed container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Swap flour for gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour to make these donut holes celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie, diabetes-friendly version.
- Use dairy-free milk and egg substitutes like flax eggs to create a vegan-friendly adaptation that maintains the soft, tender texture.
- Enhance nutrition by incorporating whole wheat flour or adding chopped nuts for extra protein and crunch in these bite-sized treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 109 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg