Description
These Pumpkin Rice Krispie Donuts are a fun, festive, and no-bake fall treat. Soft, chewy, and flavored with pumpkin and warm spices, they’re finished with a maple cinnamon glaze that adds just the right sweetness. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or cozy autumn gatherings!
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
3 tablespoons Butter
1 (10 oz) bag Mini Marshmallows
1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin Purée (not pie filling)
1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pinch of Salt
6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Nonstick Spray or Butter (for greasing)
Orange Food Coloring (optional)
For the Maple Cinnamon Glaze:
3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Milk (more if needed to thin)
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Make the Pumpkin Mixture: Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Stir in marshmallows until almost melted, then add pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and optional orange food coloring. Mix until smooth and remove from heat.
- Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Shape the Donuts: Lightly grease a donut pan or your hands. Press the warm mixture into the molds and smooth the tops. Let cool completely before removing. If shaping by hand, roll into balls and poke holes through the centers.
- Make the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Adjust consistency with a few drops of milk if needed.
- Glaze the Donuts: Dip the tops of each cooled donut into the glaze or drizzle over the top. Set on parchment paper and let sit for 15 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
Add mini white chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Drizzle melted white chocolate or sprinkle cinnamon sugar for a decorative finish.
Grease hands or tools lightly to prevent sticking while shaping.
Make ahead and glaze before serving for best freshness.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days—do not refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
