Applesauce Drop Doughnuts

By Crick_and_Sarge

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure 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

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: about 5 dozen.