Pumpkin Rice Krispie Donuts with Maple Cinnamon Glaze Recipe
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Donuts are a festive and delicious twist on the classic treat, incorporating pumpkin purée and warm spices with crispy cereal, topped with a sweet maple cinnamon glaze. Perfect for fall celebrations or a fun, no-bake dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Donuts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- ½ cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Nonstick spray or butter (for hands and donut pan)
Maple Cinnamon Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture: In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the mini marshmallows and cook until mostly melted and smooth. Add the pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat.
- Combine with Cereal: Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until every piece is evenly coated with the pumpkin-marshmallow mixture.
- Shape the Donuts: Lightly coat a donut pan with nonstick spray or grease your hands with butter. Press the warm Rice Krispie mixture firmly into the molds or shape by hand. Allow the shaped donuts to cool completely in the pan to set before gently removing them.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable. Add a little more milk if the glaze is too thick.
- Glaze the Donuts: Dip the tops of each donut into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over them with a spoon. Let the glaze set for at least 15 minutes before serving to ensure a nice finish.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid overly sweet or spiced donuts.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, you can shape the mixture into rings by hand on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the mold helps the donuts hold their shape.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
