1 1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. canned pumpkin
1/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
Oil for deep frying

In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 1 quart oil to 375 degrees. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; blend well. Combine pumpkin, milk, oil, vanilla and egg. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil, 5-6 at a time. Fry doughnut drops 1-1 1/2 minutes on each side until brown. Drain on paper towel. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; roll warm doughnuts in mixture. Makes 30-36 doughnut drops.