Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes

Yum…donuts.

I’ve finally broken down. I’ve wanted to make these, these and these – but haven’t been able to, since I lack a donut pan. (Perhaps I should put one on my Christmas list?!)

But I spied this recipe awhile back and have been thinking about making them. I woke up on Saturday morning with them on my mind. My husband had already left to go bike riding. When I went into the kitchen and discovered that he didn’t leave any coffee for me, I decided that these pumpkin donut holes were going to be needed to get that day started off on the right foot.

The beautiful part about these…you use a mini muffin pan and they taste just like donuts! I made my own coffee and enjoyed these with the kids. They were fabulous, even better with a little dab of Nutella on top.

Printable Recipe Here

1 3/4 cup FLOUR

2 teaspoons BAKING POWDER

1/2 teaspoon SALT

1/2 teaspoon SAIGON CINNAMON*

1/2 teaspoon NUTMEG

1/2 teaspoon ALLSPICE

1/8 teaspoon GROUND CLOVES

1/3 cup VEGETABLE OIL

1/2 cup BROWN SUGAR, packed

1 EGG

1 teaspoon VANILLA

3/4 cup PUMPKIN PUREE

1/2 cup MILK

Coating:

1/4 cup BUTTER, melted

2/3 cup SUGAR

1 1/2 Tablespoons SAIGON CINNAMON*

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and spices.

In a separate bowl, combine oil, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, pumpkin and milk. Mix well.

Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stir until just combined.

Fill muffin cups about 2/3 of the way full (I used my cookie scoop). Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they test done with a toothpick.

Melt butter in a small bowl. In a different small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. After donuts are done and have cooled enough to handle, dip them in the butter and then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. (I just dipped the tops and sides into the butter.)

*These are best enjoyed immediately.

Saigon cinnamon is a different, more flavorful variety than ordinary ground cinnamon. For this recipe, I used Penzey’s Vietnamese Cinnamon. It’s incredible, I love it because it has the red-hot-cinnamon taste to it. If you don’t have this, regular cinnamon would work just fine.

Recipe Source: Slightly adapted from Polish the Stars

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Comments

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says:

November 7, 2011 at 12:02 pm

how fabulous is this one!!! whohoooo!!! LOVE IT and my daughter will love it even more — so i am going to make these for her…a pumpkin fanatic : ) LOL!!! hugs…

Krista says:

November 7, 2011 at 1:13 pm

I am not a huge doughnut fan, but THESE are the kind I love! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week.

Everyday Mom’s Meals

Deborah says:

November 7, 2011 at 1:56 pm

These look delicious! I want some for breakfast this morning! And you should totally invest in a donut pan. It’s been one of my favorite purchases, and they are pretty inexpensive!

Emily says:

November 7, 2011 at 1:58 pm

I have spare kids at my house in the am and I make everyone breakfast… these are so on the menu this week!
Emily
domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

Miranda @ Life in the Motherhood says:

November 7, 2011 at 3:58 pm

These look delish! And it’s awesome that they’re made using a mini muffin pan!

I’d love it if you added these (and any other Fall/Thanksgiving themed projects) to our Harvest Party going on through Thanksgiving.

http://lifeinthemotherhood.blogspot.com/2011/11/harvest-party-link-up.html

Tammie says:

November 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Oooh, these sound divine! Yumm. And I now have 12 cups of pumpkin in my freezer that I need recipes! This is so one of them! Thanks!

Abby says:

November 7, 2011 at 7:24 pm

I love that these can be baked in a mini muffin tin! Mine is sitting around collecting dust, but I think it’s time to end all that and make some donuts!

Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says:

November 8, 2011 at 3:28 am

Um, he didn’t make you coffee? You didn’t leave him any donuts, right? I love this recipe, pinning for future use. I have a donut pan…but have yet to use it.

Mary says:

November 8, 2011 at 1:18 pm

These look wonderful and your tip about the cinnamon was really appreciated. This was my first visit to your blog, so I took some extra time to browse through your earlier entries. I’m so glad I did that. You’ve created a great spot for your readers to visit and I really enjoyed the time I spent here. I’ll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

Little Mommy says:

November 9, 2011 at 2:23 am

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Tiffany says:

November 9, 2011 at 4:21 am

love your blog and this looks delish!! I’m your newest follower !!!

Emily says:

November 9, 2011 at 3:28 pm

I made my own version this morning based on your recipe. I blogged about it but made sure to give you credit! I’m following you now.
Emily
domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

Mrs. No-No says:

November 9, 2011 at 4:11 pm

awesome! loved that they are baked and not fried! what a nice surprise this will be for my little one
found you on 33 shades of green’s hop. now following.
carla
Mrs. No-No Knows

Tiffany @ Eat at Home says:

November 10, 2011 at 12:42 am

Amazing! I’ve got to try making donuts.

Ellen says:

November 10, 2011 at 1:25 pm

These look amazing… and I have pumpkin in the cupboard! New follower from A SEason for All Things. I look forward to reading more of your posts/recipes! ~ Ellen

Jocelyn says:

November 10, 2011 at 1:25 pm

Yea!!! You made donuts!!! I am so glad that you didn’t let the lack of a pan stop you!!! These look perfect for a quiet morning with coffee…hhhhmmm…now I am wanting donuts like nothing else:-)

Melissa @IWasBornToCook says:

November 10, 2011 at 7:53 pm

I need more donuts in my life!

Tasha Lehman says:

November 11, 2011 at 1:20 pm

I want to eat my screen which means you have done your job right! Great looking recipe!

Michelle @ The Willing Cook says:

November 11, 2011 at 1:40 pm

These look fantastic! I have to cook dairy/egg-free and this recipe would adapt beautifully. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.

Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says:

November 11, 2011 at 4:54 pm

THanks for linking to Must Try Mondays. I am going to make these Sunday morning for breakfast. Can I use regular cinnamon instead of Saigon?

Pati @ A Crafty Escape says:

November 12, 2011 at 12:20 pm

I am definitely making these for breakfast tomorrow! My family will love them!

P.S. I’m giving away 25 free shutterfly holiday cards… come on by! http://acraftyescape.blogspot.com/2011/11/giveaway-shutterflys-2011-holiday-cards.html

Miz Helen says:

November 12, 2011 at 3:22 pm

These just look awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week end and please come back soon.
Miz Helen

Erin says:

November 12, 2011 at 3:57 pm

Oh man. Yes please!!! I’ll take 2 dozen. I mean… 2. Yeah, that’s what I meant. =o) They look heavenly!

Amy says:

November 13, 2011 at 12:39 pm

I’m a little bit obsessed with the pumpkin donuts from Dunkin Donuts, and I’ve converted my son too. These will be awesome in a few weeks when the pumpkin donuts are no longer available. Thanks for linking up at A Little Nosh this week!

Jennifurla says:

November 16, 2011 at 5:08 pm

What an adorable blog you have, great recipe…delish!

Mindy says:

November 17, 2011 at 3:31 am

I made these too, after seeing them on Pinterest. AMAZING!!! They definitely went into my “keep” recipe file!

JDaniel4's Mom says:

November 17, 2011 at 1:59 pm

These would be perfect for Thanksgiving breakfast!