Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with nonstick spray or butter.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
4. 4
   Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. 5
   Transfer the batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling about two-thirds full.
6. 6
   Bake for 16-18 minutes, until donuts spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. 7
   To make the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth and pourable.
8. 8
   Dip each cooled donut top into the glaze, letting excess drip off. Place back on the rack to set. Dip a second time if you like a thicker glaze.