Spiced Pumpkin Doughnut Bites Recipe

Name: Spiced Pumpkin Doughnut Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup Rice Krispies; 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1/3 cup canned pumpkin; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup orange candy coating disks; Chocolate or Halloween sprinkles, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Rice Krispies
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup orange candy coating disks
Chocolate or Halloween sprinkles, optional

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Preheat oven to 375&deg. In a large bowl, mix flour, Rice Krispies, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon pie spice and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
2
In a microwave, melt butter. In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining sugar and pie spice. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls. Dip in butter, then roll in sugar mixture. Place 1 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
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Bake 10-13 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each doughnut bite into melted candy coating, allowing excess to drip off. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup Rice Krispies, 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pumpkin Doughnut Bites 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.

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Spiced Pumpkin Doughnut Bites

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