Description
Soft, spiced, and lightly crisp, these Baked Pumpkin Fritter Bites capture all the cozy flavors of fall without the deep frying. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin or donut hole pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and sugars.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients; do not overmix.
- Let batter rest 5 minutes to absorb moisture.
- Scoop batter into pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm fritters.
- Optionally, broil 1–2 minutes at 450°F (232°C) for a light crust.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling. Avoid overmixing to keep fritters light. Glaze while warm for a shiny finish. Store airtight up to 3 days or freeze unglazed up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American