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Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe

I feel like today’s recipe is a real treat.  Combining my love of pumpkin spice with a baked donut has proved to be a huge triumph!  These Pumpkin Spice Donuts are especially wonderful because they start with pancake mix.  I love starting a recipe with pancake mix because it makes it so simple and who doesn’t want that?  Rolling them in cinnamon sugar and drizzling them in pumpkin glaze takes them over the top.  Keep scrolling because you are not going to want to miss these babies.
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Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

Baked donuts have changed my entire outlook on donuts.  For so long I haven’t loved donuts because the fried element didn’t always love me.  

Now…I can enjoy marvelous baked donuts which are magical.  These Pumpkin Spice Donuts are especially wonderful because they are extra moist and delicious.

Adding pumpkin puree to recipes gives it such a fabulous texture.  These Pumpkin Spice Donuts are so soft and amazing.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

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How to make Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix

Begin by combining the pancake mix with brown sugar and spices {Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice}.  Use a whisk to break up any large chunks of pancake mix and combine the dry ingredients.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

You want the texture of the dry ingredients to be light and airy after you have whisked it.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

In a bowl combine the pumpkin puree, egg, vanilla and melted butter.  Whisk to combine.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients all at once and stir by hand.  Using a mixer might over mix the batter.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

Look at how beautiful and pumpkin..ie… that looks!  I could dig into it right at this stage.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

To fill the donut pan you can fill a piping bag {or Ziploc bag} with batter and cut off a triangle.  Use the bag to pipe the batter into each donut mold.

You can also do this step by spooning it into each donut mold.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts are baked through.  You can tell when they are done by either placing a tooth pick in the center and waiting for it to come out clean or press down on the donut with your finger and when it springs back they are ready.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

Fill a bag with cinnamon sugar and add each donut one at a time.  You will notice that the mixture only really sticks to the side that was baked in the pan.

If you want the entire donut coated cinnamon sugar dunk them in melted butter before adding them to the bag of cinnamon sugar.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

Pumpkin Spice Glaze

As if these babies weren’t already heavenly, I decided that a pumpkin spice glaze would be the perfect finishing touch.

To make it combine powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, milk, pumpkin pie spice {it is super easy to make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice} and corn syrup.  Whisk until the ingredients are combined and smooth.

You can adjust the thickness by either adding more milk {for a thinner glaze} or more powdered sugar {for a thicker glaze}.  

What does Corn Syrup do in Glaze?

Adding a little corn syrup to your glaze or frosting helps it to set up super quickly.  That allows you to be able to stack your donuts in no time.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

Drizzle the glaze over the top of each donut for an extra special touch.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

I made these guys on a Saturday afternoon and they didn’t even make it until breakfast on Sunday.  They are so delicious and the texture is phenomenal.

I love that they are super quick to make, so getting a batch made in the morning is no problem at all.  Try them this week and you won’t be disappointed.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

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Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe featured by top US dessert blogger, Practically Homemade.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe

Pancake mix and pumpkin puree are transformed into a delicious and decadent donut that everyone in the family will go crazy for!
Course: Breakfast
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp butter {melted}

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Pumpkin Spice Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 1-1 1/2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1/4 tsp corn syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray donut pans liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl combine the pancake mix, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk or sift dry ingredients to get rid of any lumps in the dry mixture.
  • Add the milk, pumpkin puree, egg and melted butter to the dry mixture and mix to combine. Spoon dough into a Ziploc bag or piping bag and cut a medium sized triangle from the end of the bag. Pipe enough dough to fill each donut mold about 3/4 full because it will rise while baking. **You can also spoon the batter into each donut mold.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once the donuts are cooked through {I like to press down and when it bounces back you know they are ready} remove from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Then invert them to a cooling rack to cool completely. If there is a spot where the donut is sticking to the pan then just use an offset spatula or knife to break that area loose.

Cinnamon Sugar

  • Combine the cinnamon sugar mixture in a gallon Ziploc bag and while the donuts are still hot, add each to the bag and shake to coat with cinnamon sugar. If you want more cinnamon sugar to stick, roll the donuts in melted butter first.

Pumpkin Spice Glaze

  • While the donuts are cooling combine the glaze ingredients and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Add more milk to thin the glaze and more powdered sugar to thicken the glaze. Drizzle over the top of each donut. Wait 15-20 minutes for the glaze to set up. Serve or store in an air tight container for a couple of days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months unglazed.
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