Pumpkin Puff Donuts

2 Tablespoons shortening
1 1/4 Cup sugar
2 eggs
1 Cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 Cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

In mixing bowl, blend shortening, sugar and eggs together. Blend in pumpkin and vanilla. In separate bowl add dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Slowly add into pumpkin mixture while beating.

Add in 1 Cup milk and continue to blend. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

Warm up oil in a pan or deep fryer. Heat to 365 degrees. With a spoon scoop out dough and drop into hot oil. Cook both sides until brown.

~Use small drops of dough if they are too large your donuts will be gooey in the middle and crispy on the outside!

** Kids can help with the mixing and sprinkle donuts with powdered sugar. Cooking with oil isn't for small kids to be near the stove though.