Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Pumpkin Donuts

• All Purpose Flour
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Canned Pumpkin
• 2 large eggs
• 2-4 tablespoons milk (for icing)
• Shortening
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Baked Pumpkin Donuts

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two baking sheets and line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
3. Add 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, and ½ cup unsalted butter, melted. (Alternatively, use ½ cup shortening or margarine).
4. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off).
6. Pipe 3-inch diameter circles onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each donut.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the donuts cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the donuts cool, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2-4 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
10. Once the donuts are completely cool, drizzle the icing over the top.