Description
These delightful Pumpkin Donut Holes are soft, flavorful, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for fall, they can be made easily in an air fryer or oven for a cozy treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing. - Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Form the Donut Holes: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls.
- Air Fry: Place the donut holes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching. Cook in batches if necessary. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Shake the basket halfway through for even browning.
- Oven Method:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the Donut Holes: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Coating:
- Prepare the Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Melt the butter in another small bowl.
- Coat the Donut Holes: Let the donut holes cool slightly. Dip each one into the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes