In the mood for a fun fall treat? Get your ovens ready! 

These Pumpkin Spice Donuts are an easy and fun activity to kick off the spooky season. Combining the simple ingredients, the satisfaction of a homemade creation, and the deliciousness, these are the perfect confections for Autumn.

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

COOK TIME: 12 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 32 minutes

SERVES: 12 people

Donut Ingredients:

• 2 ⅓ cup flour

• 2-3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

• 1 Tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 ¼ cup pumpkin puree

• ⅔ cup milk

• ⅔ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup oil

• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

• 3 Tablespoons heavy cream, may need a bit more to thin the glaze

Now that you have everything that you need, let’s get baking! These donuts are easy and don’t require much at all. 

Directions

• • Preheat the oven and grease a donut pan(or a muffin pan)

  • Whisk together the dry ingredients
  • In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients
    • Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture one third at a time, mixing well (but don’t overmix)
    • Scoop mixture into a large zip top bag and cut off the bottom corner
    • Use this to squeeze the donut mixture into the prepared donut pan (this keeps it clean!)
    • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until donut springs back when you touch it
    • Remove to a wire rack (or plate, whatever works) to allow for cooling

• Apply the Frosting:

• • Whisk together the ingredients until the glaze is perfectly smooth
  • Carefully dip the top of each donut into the glaze and return to the wire rack
  • Garnish with sprinkles!
  • ENJOY!

SOURCE: Our Zesty Life: Pumpkin Donuts