Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and salt; set aside.

In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar, butter and egg. Mix in pumpkin and vanilla.

Add flour mixture and milk alternately to the creamed mixture, beating well.

Fill 12 greased muffin cups 2/3 full (don’t use paper baking cup liners). Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. While muffins are still hot out of the oven, submerge in melted butter, and then roll in sugar ‘n spice mixture until coated. Serve warm.