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Applesauce Drop Doughnuts

Name: Applesauce Drop Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

about 5 dozen

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022

"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."

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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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