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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze
Enjoy these warm, spiced pumpkin donuts topped with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for fall treats or special mornings.
Ingredients
Dough
- 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 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
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray donut pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until combined, add eggs, pumpkin, vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients. Fill donut pan and bake 10-12 minutes.
- Simmer maple syrup until reduced to 1/2 cup, then whisk in butter, vanilla, salt, and confectioners' sugar to make glaze.
- Cool donuts 10 minutes, dip tops in glaze, and let set before serving.
Notes
Store glazed donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days for best freshness.