First, combine 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and set aside. Next, combine in a medium bowl, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Add to this mixture 1 egg (beaten), 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, 1/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir until mixture is moist.

Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees. Carefully drop mixture by level tablespoons into oil. Fry to golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.