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Cozy Mini Pumpkin Spice Donuts Recipe Easy Homemade with Maple Glaze

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Tender mini pumpkin spice donuts with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for cozy autumn mornings or seasonal snacking. Quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • For the Sweet Maple Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or dairy-free alternative (almond or oat milk recommended)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your mini donut pan with non-stick spray or a bit of oil.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable or coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet pumpkin batter. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon or pipe the batter into the mini donut pan cavities, filling about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While donuts cool, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk (start with 1 tbsp), and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
  9. Dip the tops of each mini donut into the maple glaze, then place back on the wire rack to let excess drip off.
  10. Let glaze set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts tender. Use fresh spices for best flavor. Lightly grease the donut pan before each use. Cool donuts completely before glazing to prevent glaze from sliding off. Adjust milk in glaze to achieve desired consistency. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk.

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