Fall Donut Recipes

As soon as the air gets that first crisp chill, my craving for donuts hits. SERIOUSLY.

Sure, you can buy them from a shop.

But there is absolutely NOTHING like a warm, fresh donut made right in your own kitchen.

Your whole house starts to smell amazing, and you get to enjoy all those cozy fall flavors.

I’ve pulled together a list of the best fall donut recipes to get you inspired this season.

There are recipes for baked donuts and fried ones, simple recipes and some that are more of a weekend project.

You’ll find all the classic autumn flavors, so get ready to find your new FAVORITE treat.

1. Vegan Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Vegan Baked Pumpkin Donuts

These soft, fluffy baked pumpkin donuts are a fall favorite made without gluten or oil.

Perfectly spiced and ready in no time, they’re cozy, sweet, and easy to enjoy with a vanilla drizzle.

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2. Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Spiced Crullers

Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Spiced Crullers

These Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Spiced Crullers bring the cozy flavors of autumn to your kitchen in minutes.

Perfectly crisp on the outside with a soft, spiced interior, they’re a easy fall treat anyone can enjoy.

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3. Pumpkin Donuts

Pumpkin Donuts

These baked pumpkin donuts are softly fluffy and full of warm pumpkin spice goodness.

Perfect for fall mornings or a sweet treat any time of day, they’re easy to make and always a hit.

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4. Incredible Apple Cider Donuts

Incredible Apple Cider Donuts

These Incredible Apple Cider Donuts are soft, warm, and bursting with cozy fall flavor.

Coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, they’re the perfect treat for any occasion.

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5. Pumpkin Coffee Cake Donuts

Pumpkin Coffee Cake Donuts

Pumpkin Coffee Cake Donuts are a fall favorite that’s easy to make and even better to eat.

These baked donuts combine cozy pumpkin spice with sweet coffee cake flavor for a treat that feels special without the extra guilt.

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6. Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts with Maple Glaze

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts with Maple Glaze

These baked pumpkin doughnuts with maple glaze are a cozy fall favorite that’s sweet, spiced, and totally irresistible.

Perfect for morning treats or a sweet afternoon snack, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

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7. Pumpkin Filled Donuts

Pumpkin Filled Donuts

These pumpkin filled donuts are a cozy fall favorite with a dreamy pumpkin spice vibe.

Each bite delivers a soft, sweet donut wrapped around a smooth pumpkin filling, dusted with cinnamon sugar for that perfect finish.

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8. Pumpkin donuts

Pumpkin donuts

These pumpkin donuts are spiced with warm fall flavors and baked to soft, golden perfection. Perfect for any morning treat, they’re easy to make gluten free and pair wonderfully with coffee or tea.

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9. Apple Cider Donuts

Apple Cider Donuts

These apple cider donuts are soft, cozy, and lightly spiced with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for fall mornings or anytime you crave something warm and sweet.

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10. Homemade Apple Fritters

Homemade Apple Fritters

These Homemade Apple Fritters are a cozy treat made with soft, spiced apples and a light cakey batter. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, they’re the perfect sweet snack any time of day.

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11. Homemade Pumpkin Donuts

Homemade Pumpkin Donuts

These homemade pumpkin donuts are warm, spiced, and perfect for fall mornings.

Fluffy, packed with pumpkin flavor, and easy to make at home—just like the ones you love.

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12. Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

These baked apple cider donuts are a cozy fall and winter favorite that bring warmth to any morning or afternoon. Soft, sweet, and made with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for sharing or savoring all on your own.

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13. Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters

These homemade apple fritters are a sweet and satisfying treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Sweet apple slices wrapped in a light, golden batter and finished with a smooth glaze make these glazed apple fritters a crowd-pleaser.

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14. Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pancake Mix Recipe

Pumpkin spice donuts made with pancake mix are soft, spiced, and perfect for fall mornings.

They’re easy to whip up and always disappear fast at the breakfast table.

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15. Pumpkin Donuts

Pumpkin Donuts

These easy pumpkin donuts come together in under 30 minutes and are perfect for fall evenings. With a simple cake mix base and a sweet maple glaze, they’re a cozy treat that’s both delicious and fuss-free.

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16. Apple Cider Doughnut Holes

Apple Cider Doughnut Holes

These Apple Cider Doughnut Holes are a cozy, comforting treat made with real apple cider and a warm cinnamon sugar coating.

Perfect for fall or anytime you’re craving something sweet and easy.

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17. Fried Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Fried Pumpkin Spice Donuts

These fried pumpkin spice donuts are a cozy fall favorite that bring sweet, spiced warmth with every bite.

Perfect for weekend mornings or any time you need a little comfort, they’re golden, fluffy, and deeply satisfying.

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18. Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

These pumpkin donuts with maple glaze are a cozy fall favorite, packed with warm pumpkin spice and a drizzle of sweet, rich maple. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, they’re soft, spiced, and simply irresistible.

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19. Apple Cider Donuts

Apple Cider Donuts

These apple cider donuts are soft, rich, and full of warm fall flavors.

Perfect for a cozy morning or afternoon treat, this easy apple cider donut recipe delivers big taste with simple ingredients.

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