Description
Delight in these bite-sized Baked Pumpkin Fritter Bites, perfect for a cozy autumn treat. Lightly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and glazed with a sweet powdered sugar drizzle, these mini muffins offer a moist, flavorful snack that’s easy to prepare and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ 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 (adjust as needed for consistency)
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 the fritters do not stick.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted and cooled butter, vanilla extract, and egg together. Add the pure pumpkin puree and stir until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined; do not over mix to maintain a tender texture.
- Fill muffin pans: Using a heaping tablespoon, scoop the batter evenly into each greased mini muffin cup. The batter should fill each cup nearly to the top for perfect size fritters.
- Bake: Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the fritters are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the pans from the oven and let the fritters cool slightly in the pans. Then transfer onto a large wire cooling rack placed over a sheet pan to fully cool and catch any glaze drips.
- Prepare glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk, adding more milk as needed to achieve a smooth, pourable glaze consistency.
- Glaze fritters: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled fritters evenly. Allow the glaze to set before serving to ensure it firms up nicely.
- Serve and enjoy: Once the glaze is set, serve the pumpkin fritter bites as a delightful fall-inspired snack or dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the melted butter is cooled before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Do not over mix the batter to keep the fritters light and tender.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, use less milk; for a thinner glaze, add a bit more milk gradually.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently before glazing if desired.
- Mini muffin pans can be substituted with standard muffin tins but adjust baking time accordingly.
