Pumpkin Spice Drop Donuts
Ingredients
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2 C all-purpose flour
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2 ½ tsp baking powder
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⅓ C packed brown sugar
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¼ tsp salt
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¾ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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1 large egg
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1 C canned pumpkin
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3 Tbsp milk
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2 Tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla
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½ C cinnamon sugar, for coating
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Preparation
- In a deep, heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 365 degrees.
- In a bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to blend.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg together with the pumpkin and milk. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until blended. Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry about 5 or 6 donuts at a time – turning to brown both sides, for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the donuts to paper towels to drain.
- Roll the pumpkin donuts in cinnamon sugar or dust with powdered sugar.