Pumpkin Donut Drops

MizzNezz's Note:

This recipe comes from a Dude Ranch in Northern Michigan. The chef served these with hot chocolate after a hay ride. Cook time is for the whole recipe.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 30 drops

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. Heat oil for deep frying (375°F).
2. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
3. Mix pumpkin, milk, oil, vanilla and egg.
4. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil 5-6 at a time.
6. Fry 1-2 minutes, on each side, until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Mix sugar and cinnamon; roll warm donuts in mixture.

Reviews

[nanmatt]

Inez, just finished making a double batch of these for the grandkiddies for Halloween. Have a new cast iron Dutch oven that needed seasoning and this was a yummy way to accomplish that. The recipe was easy to make though I did have to add a smidge more milk to soften the dough to the right consistency. Judging from the smiles I got this is a recipe we will be making many times! Thanks so much for posting it.

[Bogey'sMom]

These were a real hit in my house. Word of warning though: don't try and make them bigger than the recipe suggests because the middle won't cook before they're too brown. Absolutely delicious.

[GIDuane]

These were really good. My whole family liked them. I even baked a few so I wouldn't have to use all the fat in the oil and those were good too!!!! What a great treat for the kids!!!!