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Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins

These mini muffins are perfect as a snack or breakfast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: snack/ breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 to 12
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Jersey Girl Cooks (Lisa Grant)

Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ canola oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • For the topping:
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium size bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
  • In another medium size bowl, beat together oil, sugar, egg, vanilla, pumpkin and buttermilk. Mix well.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to blend well. Do not over mix.
  • Fill cavities of a greased mini muffin pan. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 10 to 12 or until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove and cool on wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, mix together sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, melt butter in the microwave.
  • Dip each muffin top into the melted butter then brush the rest of the muffin with butter. Roll into the cinnamon sugar mix. Repeat until all muffins are dipped.
  • Makes 30 to 36 muffins.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3045IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1.6mg