Applesauce (Snow Day) Drop Doughnuts

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
4 1/2 cups flour
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2-3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4-1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup milk

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Beat in applesauce and vanilla.
  4. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternating with the milk. (The batter will be thick).
  5. In a skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375.
  6. Drop by teaspoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil.
  7. Turn with a slotted spoon and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
  8. Drain on a paper towel and Roll in powdered sugar while warm. Yields: 5 dozen.

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