Pumpkin Poppers

Perfect for fall, these pumpkin poppers are delicious. These bear a resemblance to small donuts, stuffed with pumpkin spice flavors and dusted with sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until the batter is smooth

Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350F 175C

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil using a cookie scoop or spoon

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side

Remove the pumpkin poppers from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil

While still warm, roll the poppers in powdered sugar to coat them evenly

Serve the pumpkin poppers warm and enjoy!