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Applesauce Drop Doughnuts

 Applesauce Drop Doughnuts
"I made these tasty cake doughnuts often when our children were growing up," says Frances Poste of Wall, South Dakota. "They're quick and easy."
60 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Additional sugar

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add
  • the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in
  • applesauce and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon
  • and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with
  • milk (the batter will be thick).
  • In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop
  • teaspoonfuls of batter a few at a time into hot oil. Fry until
  • golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar
  • while warm.

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Applesauce Drop Doughnuts (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Yield: about 5 dozen.