2 tbsp. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Blend butter and sugar. Stir in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in pumpkin and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients. Stir well. Chill dough. Roll out on floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut doughnuts. Deep fry in hot oil about 375 degrees. Drain. Yields about 2 dozen.