Pumpkin Breakfast Puffs
Pumpkin Breakfast Puffs are a warm and comforting fall treat, perfect for cozy mornings. These soft, pumpkin-flavored puffs are baked to perfection and then rolled in a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating, adding just the right touch of sweetness and spice. Quick and easy to make, they’re best enjoyed fresh from the oven.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 267kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup shortening
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ cup pumpkin
Coating:
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup sugar
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, beat shortening, brown sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; add to the sugar mixture alternating with the pumpkin.
- Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full (don't use muffin liners).
- Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Meanwhile, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the warm puffs in butter, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve immediately. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg