Dessert for 12
Pumpkin Cereal Donuts
Pumpkin-spiced cereal treats are pressed into donut shapes, chilled, and finished with a simple maple glaze.
$1.69for 4 servings
$0.42 per serving$1.69 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.13Typical price |
| Canned pumpkin$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Cereal and granola$0.20/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pure canned pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing (optional)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth, about 4 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the cereal until coated.
- Press the mixture into 12 greased donut molds and chill for 15 minutes.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the glaze over the chilled cereal donuts.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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