Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Photo by Stephanie Knewasser

From the kitchen of Stephanie Knewasser

Mix together:

2 eggs

1 c sugar

3/4 c oil

1/2 can pumpkin (half a 15 oz can)

Add:

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/8 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 c + 2 Tbsp flour

Grease a donut pan with Crisco.

Spoon batter into pan, filling almost to top.

Bake @ 400, 13 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Wait a few minutes before removing donuts from the pan.

Cinnamon Glaze

In a bowl mix together:

2 1/2 c confectioner sugar

1 tsp vanilla or 2 tsp imitation vanilla

1/8 tsp cinnamon

Slowly add milk until it’s a good consistency.

Dip donut top in icing.

Top with sprinkles.

Let drip dry on wire cooling rack.

Makes 18 donuts.