Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a donut pan with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda.

Step 3

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla until just combined. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture at low speed, beating just until incorporated.

Step 4

Scoop the batter evenly into the donut pan. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until donuts are slightly browned and spring back when touched.

Step 5

To make the glaze, heat maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Whisk in butter, vanilla and salt until the butter has melted. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth.

Step 6

When the donuts are done, cool for 10 minutes and dip the tops into the glaze. Allow glaze to set before serving.

Step 7

Serve warm or at room temperature.