Fall Fun: Pumpkin Doughnut Drops

Here's a fun treat to add to a thematic study of pumpkins or a fall home ec lesson.

PUMPKIN DOUGHNUT DROPS

Ingredients:

Oil for deep frying
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/2 sugar
1& teaspoon cinnamon


Directions:

In deep fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 3 to 4 inches oil to 375° F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

In large bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg; blend well.

In small bowl, combine pumpkin, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil, 5 or 6 at a time.

Fry doughnut drops 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; roll warm doughnut drops in mixture.

Yield: approximately 36 doughnut drops

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