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Baked Pumpkin Donuts – Gluten Free

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Delightful gluten-free baked pumpkin donuts, perfect for fall or any time of year. Soft, spiced, and sweet!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 + 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • Melted butter (optional, for drizzling or dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan with coconut oil.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar gradually, whisking until blended.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cornstarch, and salt.
  5. Blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Transfer the batter into the donut pan using a piping bag or ziplock bag.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the donuts in the pan for 5 minutes then on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the cinnamon-sugar mix and roll each donut in it after lightly brushing with melted butter.

Notes

These donuts are best enjoyed warm and can be frozen for later use. Various variations can be made including adding chocolate chips or preparing a maple glaze.

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