Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delightful Maple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts. Soft, fluffy, and topped with a sweet maple glaze, these treats are perfect for cozy breakfasts or festive gatherings. The combination of pumpkin and maple captures the essence of the season, making every bite feel like a warm hug. Easy to make and sure to please everyone from kids to grandparents, these donuts are not only a delicious dessert but also a heartwarming addition to your fall celebrations. Get ready to enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with this simple recipe you’ll love!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- For the glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Pipe batter into the donut pan, filling each well three-quarters full.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until donuts spring back when touched.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth; dunk cooled donuts in the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg