Cinnamon Sugar Donut Balls

• all purpose flour↗1.25 cup
• sugar↗0.25 cup
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗0.25 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗0.5 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗0.25 teaspoon
• ground allspice0.25 teaspoon
• salt↗0.5 teaspoon
• egg, beaten↗1
• buttermilk↗3 tablespoon
• canned pumpkin puree↗0.25 cup
• melted butter1 tablespoon
• vanilla↗0.5 teaspoon
• Cinnamon sugar for dusting↗
• Vegetable oil for frying

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until a sticky dough forms.

2. 2

   Pour the oil into a large skillet or Dutch oven for frying, about 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to about 375 degrees or medium heat. You can test the oil by pouring a drop of water into the pan; if it sizzles across the top, it’s ready.

3. 3

   With floured hands, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Drop the balls immediately into the oil (they start to lose their shape if you roll them ahead of time). The balls should start to puff out on the bottom and turn a golden brown color. If the tops of the donuts aren’t covered with oil, flip the donut balls and fry for another 1-2 minutes. When the donuts are cooked through, remove them from the frying pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.

4. 4

   When the donuts are dry to the touch, roll them in cinnamon sugar. These are best served fresh and warm, but they will also last for a day or two in an airtight container. This recipe makes about 20 donut balls.