The mini pumpkin donuts I made earlier this week disappeared fast. I decided to make another batch, but as mini muffins. Mini muffins are easier to make. It’s easier to pour into the pan and afterward, I just dusted the tops with a cinnamon sugar mixture.
These were eaten just as quickly. Luckily they are really easy to make, requiring only one bowl and a whisk. I’ll probably be making them again very soon. I really love how they taste. They taste like a healthier version of a sugar cake donut with a touch of pumpkin flavor.
Unfortunately, I only have two pictures to share. I got distracted while taking pictures and forgot to take more. Oops!
Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking power
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup fat free milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
Coating
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease mini muffin pan with pam spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and egg until combined. Add in flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix until combined. Mix in pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk and vanilla extract.
- Spoon in batter to muffin pan about 2/3 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let muffins cool before coating with cinnamon sugar.
- For the coating: Melt 1/4 cup butter in a small glass bowl. In another small bowl, combine 2/3 cup white sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Dip top of donuts in melted butter and then dip in the sugar mixture.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
These are SO delicious!! I made my 3rd batch last night.
I halved the recipe & only used 1/4 cup sugar in the batter this time, and bisquick coz was outta flour. Superb! Thank you
yay!
thanks for the reply kirbie! i ended up using the recipe for your baked pumpkin doughnuts instead, and they were awesome! here’s my post where i link to you! thanks again! 🙂
https://i-heart-baking.blogspot.com/2012/11/baked-pumpkin-doughnuts.html
Thanks for linking to me and I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!
YUM these look delicious! have you ever tried baking them in a doughnut pan? i’m thinking of trying that! thanks! 🙂
I have and it works in both!
Thanks for a great recipe! found it on pinterest, made them, and LOVED them! so yummy!
So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for letting me know!
What a great idea! This is another yummy looking pumpkin recipe I have to try this season!
This is one of my favorites!
Kirbie,
These look amazing!! How many mini muffins does the recipe make?
The recipes makes about 2 dozen mini muffins
yum, cinnamon sugar!!
Cinnamon sugar is great. Crunchy and easier to coat than a frosting
These are gorgeous and I’m sure they taste this way too. Great thing I discovered your blog, looking forward to follow you:)
I’m glad you discovered my blog too! Welcome!
Your donut muffins look delicious. Mini’s are adorable, but dangerous! I could see me popping quite a few of these in my mouth. Pumpkin sounds great with a cinnamon sugar coating. Will have to try these.
That’s definitely the danger of minis. I always eat too many!
So delicious!!!
I love them!
These look delicious 🙂 how long do these last after dipping them in butter and the sugar and cinnamon?
They should last a few days in an airtight container.