Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins Recipe by Michelle Hein

Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins Recipe

These pumpkin doughnut muffins give you the best of both worlds – the taste of a donut but with the ease of a muffin. And without all the extra fat from frying! Pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg add lots of fall flavor. Fluffy on the inside with just the right amount of sugar and spices, these muffins are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast, with apple cider for a snack or even vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Using just one mixing bowl and very few steps makes these muffins a breeze to prepare. While this recipe could easily be adapted to make standard sized muffins, the muffins shown here were created to be miniature. Not only does this cut down on baking time, but it also makes them great for sharing. Friends, family and coworkers will all love how easy it is to simply grab a couple of these donut-hole size treats.

Use this recipe as a chance to spend quality time in the kitchen with the children in your life. Let them help with the measuring and mixing, and they might also enjoy applying the butter and cinnamon sugar. Because this entire recipe can be prepared in under 45 minutes from start to finish, you won't lost their interest as easily as with some baked goods. The small size makes these muffins easier to handle, and the cinnamon sugar topping is simpler to apply than most frostings. My five-year-old niece assisted me in making this batch.

You can view this recipe here: Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins Recipe by Michelle Hein