Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cinnamon Glaze and Chocolate Drizzle

Looking for the perfect fall treat? These pumpkin donuts with maple cinnamon glaze and a chocolate drizzle are packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor and just the right amount of sweetness.

Fall is all about pumpkin!

These Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cinnamon Glaze and Chocolate Drizzle are the ultimate autumn treat! They combine the warm, cozy flavors of pumpkin spice with a sweet and flavorful glaze and a decadent chocolate drizzle, making them a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

If you love pumpkin (and who doesn’t), you’ll want to add this recipe to your fall baking plans.

Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Donuts:

• Perfectly Spiced: The blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger makes these donuts taste like fall in every bite.
• Easy to Make: These baked donuts do not require frying, are quick to make, and are healthier than traditional donuts.
• Delicious Toppings: The maple cinnamon glaze adds a warm sweetness, and the chocolate drizzle makes them extra indulgent.

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What you will need to make these Pumpkin Donuts

Fortunately, If you haven’t made donuts before, they are not nearly as intimidating as they may sound. You will need a few basic tools.

• Non-Stick Donut Baking Pan
• Silicone Donut Mold (This is an excellent alternative if you want something easier to pop out once baked)
• Nesting Mixing Bowl Set (This is my favorite mixing bowl set for baking)
• Handheld mixer
• Ziplock bags

How to Make Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cinnamon Glaze and Chocolate Drizzle

Ingredients

Donuts:
1 C all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1⁄3 C light brown sugar (packed)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1⁄4 tsp ground nutmeg
1⁄4 tsp kosher salt
1⁄3 C pumpkin puree
1⁄4 C whole milk
1 large egg (room temp)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted and then cooled)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Glaze:
1 C powdered sugar
1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1 Tbsp whole milk

Garnish:
6 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
1 1⁄2 sticks of unsalted butter (cut into pieces)

Instructions

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6 donuts

Donuts:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prep the donut pan with nonstick baking spray. Whisk the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, whole milk, egg, butter, and vanilla extract in a second bowl. Mix these ingredients with an electric mixer. Slowly begin to add the dry mixture in with the wet mixture. Scoop the dough into a ziploc bag, cut a corner of the bag, and evenly put the batter into the six donut wells. Bake at 350 donuts for 10-12 minutes. (Insert a toothpick in the donut; if it comes out clean, the donuts are done. Remove the donuts from the oven and then set aside to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Flip the pan over and cool the donuts on a wire rack.

Glaze:

Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, and milk to a small mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to combine all of the ingredients. (If the glaze is too thick, add a teaspoon or two of milk, stirring to mix it in.) One by one, dip each donut in the bowl to glaze. Return to the rack to dry. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.

Garnish:

Add the chocolate chips to a small microwave bowl. Cook the microwave for 20 seconds. Stir with a rubber spatula. Repeat this process until the chocolate is almost totally melted. Then, remove the bowl of chocolate from the microwave. Add the pieces of butter to the bowl. Stir well to incorporate the butter and chocolate. Use a spoon to add the melted chocolate to a piping bag with a medium round tip. Drizzle the chocolate over the donuts. Allow the chocolate to dry on the donuts. Enjoy!