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Cozy Thanksgiving Doughnuts

Cozy Thanksgiving Doughnuts with Irresistible Creamy Fillings

These Cozy Thanksgiving Doughnuts feature delightful creamy fillings that capture the essence of the season.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Doughnut Base
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with bread flour for denser texture
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it’s fresh
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Use almond milk for dairy-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Opt for vegan butter for dairy-free
For the Fillings
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Can be substituted with squash puree
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Chocolate Pudding Use store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Apple Pie Filling
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Reduce to a syrupy consistency
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Heavy Cream Can be swapped with coconut cream
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can be substituted with walnuts
  • ½ cup Cinnamon Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Doughnut Cutter
  • Deep Fryer
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Brioche Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the doughnut base. Knead and let rise.
Step 2: Make the Fillings
  1. Mix pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and sugar for pumpkin cheesecake filling. Prepare chocolate pudding if needed.
Step 3: Shape the Doughnuts
  1. Roll out the dough and cut out doughnuts. Let them rise again.
Step 4: Fry the Doughnuts
  1. Fry the doughnuts until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
Step 5: Glaze and Finish
  1. Coat warm doughnuts in a cinnamon sugar mixture or dip in a glaze.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
  1. Serve warm with cider or coffee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a thermometer to check oil temperature and refrigerate fillings for best results.

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