It’s a donut…It’s a muffin…It’s a Duffin! This delicious mix of muffins and donuts are a cinch to make and will make your whole family smile!
I don’t say this about every recipe (okay…I say this about every recipe). But you really need to try these! These little things melt in your mouth. At our Seattle Pike Place Market, we have a little donut stall that pumps out little tiny donuts all day long. It’s called Daily Dozen and it’s a Seattle Foodie landmark. I have been going there since I was a child. These are the donuts that I measure all other donuts against.
Now I’m not saying my Duffins taste exactly like the Daily Dozen Donuts…but they are reminiscent. It’s the first thing Mr. Laughing Spatula said (right after he wiped the cinnamon sugar dust off his mouth). These baked up little treats have a fresh donut taste without all the grease (my arteries are thanking me and insist I have another!).
I used a cake pop baking pan but a mini cupcake pan or mini donut pan would work just as well. You could use a full size muffin tin but you miss the donut experience just a tick – but don’t let it stop you! These are yummy no matter what you bake them in!
Tips to make these Pumpkin Cinnamon Duffins
I roll these in butter, I don’t dunk them…I just kinda give them a quick and messy roll. You don’t have to coat every inch of them with butter. Also I was surprised how good these were the next day – I mean really good. Mr. Laughing Spatula and his culinary side kick at work had no complaints the next day. They are my testing ground for day old baked goods….not a bad job I suppose 🙂
Make lots and share with those you love – it’s a love Duffin! Share, share share !
Pumpkin Cinnamon Duffins!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
- Coating
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons heaping cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Using non stick spray - coat your muffin or donut pan.
- In large mixing bowl - combine flour, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
- In separate smaller bowl - combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla and milk. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix but do not over mix.
- Fill tin 1/2 full.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While muffins bake. Melt butter in large flat surfaced bowl. Combine sugar and cinnamon and pour onto plate.
- Roll slightly cooled muffins in melted butter and toss well with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Done and yum!
Nutrition
Can u make these in mini muffin pan?
My culinary teacher made us bake this dish, and I gotta say, it’s delicious!
I made these and then I switched it up and made Apple Cinnamon ones, only issue I am having is they are very dense going to work with the recipe a bit to see if I can’t fix that 🙂 Otherwise these are amazing super yummy treat for my husband daily in his lunch!
Hi Lacey! They are indeed very dense. Dense duffins! So glad you liked them and thanks for the nice comment.
Ohhhh goodness! Thanks for sharing they are delish!
These are soo yummy!! will definitely make again! Thanks
Thanks Leanne! I’ll be reposting these soon as I’m not over the top with the photo….well thats a good enough excuse right? Thanks for your note!
Wow! Made these tonight, and this recipe is a definite keeper. They came out light and fluffy. I can’t wait to share this with friends the next time I host brunch. Thank you!!
I’m so glad you like them! We devour them around here. I’m going to try a new donut hole recipe. Vanilla cake with sprinkles…stand by!
Kathi
A friend brought these to a party last night and they were delicious!! About how many “duffins” does this recipe make? I plan to make them soon and want to make sure I bring enough. Thanks for a great recipe!
Hi Cindy – it makes 18 in a donut hole baking pan but probably 12 in a mini muffin tin.
Hope that helps…so glad you liked them!
Kathi
Wow Love the sound of these!! Pumpkin cinnamon doughnuts!! Gorgeous pics!
Thank you! They are so creamy you wouldn’t think they were baked. Making another batch today for a friend…they are better when shared! Thanks for the note!
Kathi
Well how cute are those! And that pumpkin is perfect. Your recipe sounds quick and easy, I bet these little guys won’t last long in my house, pinned it. Thanks…
These are just too cute! And of course love that their pumpkin : )
These are awesome! So glad you shared this recipe.
Thanks Frannie! Coming from a super cook like you that means a lot!
Kath
p.s. thanks for the taters…I made puffy whipped mashed potatoes that were the bomb!