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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze Recipe

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze Recipe

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These Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze are the ultimate fall treat. Moist and flavorful pumpkin donuts topped with a sweet maple glaze, they are perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Maple Glaze:

  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and coat a donut pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In an electric mixer, beat melted butter and sugar, then add eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
  4. Bake the Donuts: Scoop the batter into the donut pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  5. Make the Maple Glaze: Heat maple syrup, then whisk in butter, vanilla, salt, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
  6. Glaze the Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and let it set.
  7. Serve: Enjoy the donuts warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • These donuts are best enjoyed the day they are made.
  • Feel free to sprinkle chopped nuts or cinnamon on top of the glaze for extra flavor.

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Keywords: Baked Pumpkin Donuts, Maple Glaze, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Recipes, Donut Recipes