Pumpkin Doughnut Holes

These easy fritter-like treats cook up fast in a skillet. They're awesome served warm, topped with confectioners’ sugar.

Yields: 2 dozen

Cooking Time: 30 min

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except confectioners' sugar; mix well.
   
   
3. Drop pumpkin batter by level tablespoonfuls into hot oil and fry 2 minutes or until golden, turning at least once. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Roll doughnut holes in confectioners' sugar; serve warm.