Pumpkin Donut Holes (Printable Version)
Soft, spiced pumpkin balls baked to golden perfection and coated in cinnamon sugar.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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½ cup buttermilk
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Topping
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, egg, and softened butter, stirring until smooth.
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Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; the batter will be thick.
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Grease hands lightly, then scoop 1 tablespoon portions of batter and shape into balls.
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Place dough balls spaced 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake one sheet at a time.
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Bake for 14 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow donut holes to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before dipping in melted butter and then rolling in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
# Additional Notes:
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For even cooking, bake one sheet at a time and avoid overcrowding on the baking sheet.