Description
These glazed pumpkin donuts are soft, fluffy, and spiced with warm autumn flavors. Whether fried or baked, they’re finished with a simple vanilla glaze and perfect for holiday brunches or cozy mornings at home.
Ingredients
**For the Donuts**
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
½ cup Sour Cream
2 large Eggs
¼ cup Butter (melted)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
**For Frying**
3 inches Vegetable Oil (Canola or safflower preferred)
**For the Glaze**
1 recipe Vanilla Donut Glaze
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until incorporated—do not overmix.
4. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
5. Pipe or spoon batter into hot oil, frying 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
6. Remove donuts, drain on paper towels, and place on a wire rack.
7. Once slightly cooled, dip in vanilla glaze and let set for 10 minutes.
8. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
To bake instead of fry: use a greased donut pan, bake at 350°F for 14–16 minutes.
Glaze donuts while still warm for best texture.
Donuts are best fresh but can be frozen unglazed for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Brunch
- Method: Frying (or Baking)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg