Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Warm spiced donuts Delicious pumpkin flavor Perfect fall treat
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill each donut cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Dip the cooled donuts in the glaze and let the excess drip off. Optional: Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice or chopped nuts.
Notes
Embrace the flavors of fall with homemade pumpkin spice donuts! This recipe delivers the perfect balance of pumpkin spice, moistness, and craveable donut texture. A warm hug in every bite, perfect for a chilly morning or an afternoon treat.