Pumpkin Donut Holes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Mixture

01 - ¾ cup pumpkin puree
02 - 1 cup regular or plant-based milk
03 - ¼ cup melted regular or vegan butter
04 - 1 cup cane sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spices
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
09 - 2 cups regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour

→ Topping

10 - ½ cup cane sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Dipping Sauce

12 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup
13 - 1 tablespoon melted regular or vegan butter

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease silicone donut hole molds thoroughly with non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until well incorporated.
03 - Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredient mixture, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
04 - Spoon the batter into the prepared donut hole molds, filling approximately 50 molds. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
05 - While the donut holes are baking, combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl for the topping.
06 - Remove the donut holes from the oven and while still warm, gently toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
07 - For the optional maple butter dipping sauce, whisk together the maple syrup and melted butter until well combined. Serve warm alongside the donut holes.

# Notes:

01 - These pumpkin donut holes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
02 - For best results, coat the donut holes in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while they are still warm for better adhesion.