pumpkin doughnuts.

so i am really sorry if you don't like pumpkin because this is another pumpkin recipe. i can't help it. 

i saw this recipe on one of my favorite sites: confessions of a cookbook queen. i love her and knew i had to make these asap. i am really trying not to bake as much right now but it is so hard because all i want to do is bake! anyway, i had some leftover pumpkin so i decided to go ahead and make these. 

i figure they are baked so they have to be better for you than deep fried, right?

pumpkin doughnuts + printable version
--confessions of a cookbook queen 
1 can pure pumpkin (15 oz)
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 
1 tsp cinnamon 
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil 
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking power
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt 

1 stick of butter, melted
1 cup sugar + 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon, mixed together


preheat oven to 425. spray donut mold(s) with nonstick spray.


in a medium saucepan, bring pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon to a simmer until puree thickens and starts to stick to the bottom of the pan. 


carefully pour the hot puree into a large mixing bowl. whisk in brown sugar and vegetable oil. beat in eggs. 


in another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. whisk this into the pumpkin mixture until just combined. 


fill each donut mold about 3/4 full. 


bake doughnuts for about 5-8 minutes, or until the tops springs back when lightly touched. 


turn out of pan and let cool for a little bit. dip into butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.