Description
Delight in these light and fluffy Baked Pumpkin Fritter Bites, perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie seasoning and topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze. These mini muffins are an easy, oven-baked treat ideal for fall gatherings or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2+ Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 24-cup mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy release of the fritters.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined. Set this bowl aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted and cooled salted butter, vanilla extract, and large egg. Stir in the pure pumpkin until the mixture is fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Gently stir until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the fritters tough.
- Fill muffin pans: Using a heaping tablespoon, scoop the batter into each greased muffin cup, filling them evenly.
- Bake: Place the muffin pans in the oven and bake for about 12 to 14 minutes or until the fritters are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool fritters: Remove the muffin pans from the oven. Allow the fritters to cool in the pans briefly before transferring them to a large wire cooling rack set over a sheet pan.
- Prepare glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough milk (start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed) to create a smooth, pourable glaze.
- Glaze fritters: Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cooled fritters. Allow the glaze to set before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Serve and enjoy: Once the glaze is set, serve these delightful pumpkin fritter bites as a perfect autumn snack or dessert.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritters light and tender.
- If glaze is too thick, add milk a little at a time to achieve the desired consistency.
- Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and texture.
- These fritters can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for 4 days.
- Reheat gently before serving to restore softness.
