Pumpkin Doughnut Drops Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Doughnut Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups ginger ale; oil (for frying); 1/2 cup sugar, for coating; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, for coating

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups ginger ale
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup sugar, for coating
1 teaspoon cinnamon, for coating

1
Sift together the flour, dry milk, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar; then beat in the eggs.
3
Mix the pumpkin and vanilla.
4
Add the dry ingredients alternately with ginger ale, mixing well after each addition.
5
In a large heavy pan, heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
6
Drop batter 1 tablespoon at a time for each doughnut into hot oil. Cook 4-5 doughnuts at a time for about 2 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain (paper bags work good for this).
7
Combine sugar and cinnamon in a paper bag and shake doughnuts in the bag to coat.
8
These are best served immediately, though they may be made a day ahead and reheated in a 450 degree oven for 5-6 minutes.

835

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Doughnut Drops falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Doughnut Drops

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