Pumpkin Donut Holes Icing (Printer-Friendly)

Soft pumpkin donut holes with warm spices and sweet, spiced icing for the ultimate autumn treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
10 - 1/4 cup low fat buttermilk
11 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 large egg
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Frying

14 - Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups or enough for deep frying)

→ Spiced Icing

15 - 1 cup powdered sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
17 - 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels and set a wire rack on top.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar until fully blended.
04 - Add dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Using a small cookie scoop, portion batter and carefully drop into hot oil, working in batches of 5-6. Fry 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
06 - Remove cooked donut holes with metal tongs or a slotted spoon and set on the wire rack to drain excess oil.
07 - While frying, whisk together powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and warm water until smooth to create a glaze.
08 - Once donut holes have drained for about one minute, dip each into the spiced icing coating thoroughly. Place back on the wire rack to set and cool.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Dip the cookie scoop into oil between portions to help maintain a perfect round shape.
02 - Use fresh oil for optimal flavor and to avoid bitterness or flavor transfer.
03 - Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a delicate, tender crumb.
04 - Fry in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
05 - Be sure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh for the best leavening.

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