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Pumpkin Donuts

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 350
Delight in these soft, spiced pumpkin donuts perfect for fall treats or special occasions.

Ingredients

Dough

  • ½ cup milk (warm) (between 95-105°F)
  • 1½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3¼ cups all-purpose flour (fluffed, spooned, and leveled)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice (store-bought or homemade)
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie mix)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Filling & Glaze

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie mix)
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream (cold)

Instructions 

  • Activate yeast in warm milk for 5 minutes.
  • Mix dry ingredients and combine with wet ingredients to form dough; knead until smooth.
  • Let dough rise for 1 hour, then roll out and cut into donut shapes.
  • Fry donuts until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Mix cream cheese, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and vanilla for filling; prepare glaze with powdered sugar and heavy cream.
  • Fill donuts with cream cheese mixture and drizzle with glaze before serving.

Notes

Ensure oil is at 350°F for perfect frying. Adjust time based on donut size.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin