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Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar

If you're looking for a decadent treat, then this pumpkin donut is the best donut recipe you can make. It can be made all year round but it's perfect for pumpkin season! It's a baked donut hole that's moist and tender without the frying! These sweet pumpkin donuts are truly melt in your mouth delicious :)

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 24 donuts
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Donuts:
  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves optional
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt low fat or fat free is ok
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Notes

  • You can use fresh pureed pumpkin, or store bought canned pumpkin however the fresh won't make much of a difference! 
  • use an ice cream scoop for perfectly even portions of batter when dividing the batter between the muffin pan.
  • Be sure to let the donuts cool before coating them.
  • Make sure to toss the donuts in melted butter evenly before adding them to the cinnamon sugar plate.
  • Keep them well covered on the counter.
  • The donuts stay fresh and moist for 4 days!