Funfetti Pumpkin Muffin Donuts (Printable Version)

Soft, spiced pumpkin donuts with sweet vanilla glaze and rainbow sprinkles. Perfect for breakfast or snack time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies style)

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
10 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
12 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
13 - 2 large eggs
14 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
15 - 1/4 cup milk

→ Vanilla Glaze

16 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
17 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
18 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
19 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles, for topping

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 6-cavity donut pans or a standard muffin pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir in the rainbow sprinkles.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and gently fold together just until no streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Spoon or pipe batter evenly into prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
07 - Let donuts cool in pans for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before glazing.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk for a drizzling consistency if needed.
09 - Dip cooled donuts into glaze or drizzle over the tops. Immediately sprinkle with extra rainbow sprinkles before the glaze sets.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fun, festive and colorful treat for any occasion
  • Easy to make in donut or muffin form
02 -
  • For muffins, use a 12-cup muffin tin and bake for 18–22 minutes
  • Always check sprinkles packaging for possible allergens
03 -
  • Let donuts cool completely before glazing for best results
  • Substitute half whole wheat flour for added fiber without sacrificing texture

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