Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, heat oil 1-2″ deep over medium high heat until 375 degrees.
2. Line a large plate with paper towels and set aside.
3. Mix 1 cup of sugar and 4 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice for coating in a small bowl and set aside.
4. Meanwhile mix flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large mixing bowl.
5. Add egg, butter, pumpkin and milk and stir until combined.
6. Roll dough into 1″ balls. (If batter is too sticky add a tablespoon of flour at a time until you can roll it-up to 1/4 cup.)
7. Fry doughnut holes 5-6 at a time until golden brown on each side.
8. Remove doughnut holes from oil with a slotted spoon and place immediately in sugar mixture to coat.
9. Remove to paper towel lined plate.