Candied Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Soft baked pumpkin donuts flavored with warm spices and topped with a sweet maple glaze and crunchy candied pecans. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pumpkin puree, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped candied pecans

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined — do not overmix.
Step 4: Spoon batter into the donut pan cavities about 3/4 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
Step 5: Meanwhile, whisk 1/2 cup maple syrup with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth to make the glaze.
Step 6: Dip the tops of each donut into the maple glaze, then sprinkle immediately with 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans. Allow glaze to set before serving.