Pumpkin Donut Holes Recipe
Use this recipe to make homemade, deep-fried pumpkin donut holes.
Ingredients
donut holes
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- oil for frying
coating
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
donut holes
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Cream sugar and butter together until fluffy. Add egg and beat until well incorporated. Stir in buttermilk, pumpkin purée and vanilla.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients together until smooth batter forms—do not over-mix. Cover batter with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour or until firm.
- Add oil to large saucepan or Dutch oven to a depth of 2"−3" and attach a thermometer. Heat oil on medium to 350−360 degrees.
- Carefully drop batter by heaping teaspoons into oil—do not overcrowd oil. Allow donuts to fry for 2−3 minutes, turning once.
- Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Restore oil temperature to 350−360 degrees; repeat with remaining batter.
coating
- Place cinnamon and sugar in a resealable plastic bag and shake to combine.
- Add warm (not hot) donut holes, seal and shake to coat.
- Enjoy with coffee or tea!
Notes
These are delicious with a side of caramel sauce or cream cheese for dipping!
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g