Fall Recipes, Desserts, Pumpkin, Donuts (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder.
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
04 - ¾ teaspoon kosher salt.
05 - ¼ teaspoon baking soda.
06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted.
07 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed.
08 - 2 large eggs.
09 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree.
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
11 - ¾ cup maple syrup.
12 - 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter.
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
14 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
15 - ¼ cup confectioners' sugar.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a donut pan with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda.
03 - In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla until just combined. Gradually add flour mixture at low speed, beating just until incorporated.
04 - Scoop the batter evenly into the donut pan. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until donuts are slightly browned and spring back when touched.
05 - To make the glaze, heat maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Whisk in butter, vanilla, and salt until the butter has melted. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
06 - When the donuts are done, cool for 10 minutes and dip the tops into the glaze. Allow glaze to set before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes:

01 - These donuts are perfect for fall mornings or festive gatherings.
02 - Maple glaze adds a delicious sweet layer to the warm spices in the donuts.