Description
Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze are the quintessential autumn treat, blending warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor. These easy-to-make donuts are baked to perfection and topped with a luscious brown butter glaze, creating an irresistible combination that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. Your kitchen will be filled with a delightful aroma, making every bite feel like a cozy hug on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for browning glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each donut cavity about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown; whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Dip warm donuts into the glaze and let them set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter. - Swap pumpkin puree with mashed bananas or sweet potatoes for a different twist.