Pumpkin Doughnut Holes

YIELDS: 2 dozen

COOK TIME: 30 Min

Versatile canned pumpkin is the secret to loads of favorite autumn and holiday recipes like our to-die-for Pumpkin Doughnut Holes. These easy fritter-like treats cook up fast in a skillet. They're awesome served warm, topped with confectioners sugar.

What You'll Need

2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup self-rising flour
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

What to Do

In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except confectioners' sugar; mix well.
Drop pumpkin batter by level tablespoonfuls into hot oil and fry 2 minutes or until golden, turning at least once. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Roll doughnut holes in confectioners' sugar; serve warm.

Note

We're thinking that mugs of hot caramel apple cider would be the perfect go-along for these tasty morsels!

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fangran 8008472

Sep 25, 2015

Anyone know if these can be baked instead of fried??? Gave it a 3 because I cannot have fried, but really like all things pumpkin, and would love to make these if they can be baked!

Test Kitchen Team

Sep 28, 2015

Sorry, these Pumpkin Doughnut Holes can only be fried. We don't have a recipe for baked doughnut holes.

bobandcarol43 6772 202

Apr 21, 2013

if they aren't sweet wouldn't make sense to add more sugar?

okiemom

Nov 05, 2011

This is not sweet so make sure you roll the donut in the confectioner's sugar instead of just sprinkling it. I think I'll double the spices next time.

okiemom

Nov 05, 2011

This is not sweet so make sure you have the confectioner's sugar. I will probably double the spice recipe next time for my flavor.

fallon0872

Oct 31, 2011

My first thinking is that there surely is an ingredient missing. I did not care for these at all. Needs to be sweeter. Fried up to doughy.

monarie 6093973

Oct 29, 2011

HI well after having trouble getting to send you a message, i would like to tell you that i watch you everyday and you have some good food to talk about, now my question is this which one of these onions is the hottest. last night i sliced a yellow onion and my husband said that it was hot enough to set the sandwich on fire yellow onion white onion red onion thank you for your help take care Rose

ksph3300 6731585

Oct 27, 2011

Splenda makes a variety of sweetners.

maryavitts2002 482 1931

Oct 27, 2011

It would be very nice if you included food that diebetics could eat and make. I love pumkin pies but can't have anything with a lot of carbs in them or even powered sugar.

danal 5915635

Oct 27, 2011

I would like to see more gluten-free recipes like this if possible.