1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan.

2. 2. Whisk together flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a large bowl.

3. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, milk, egg, and ¼ cup melted butter until smooth.

4. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5. Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a large Ziploc bag with the corner snipped. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan cavities.

6. 6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. 7. Let the baked Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack.

8. 8. While warm, prepare the coating. In a shallow dish, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.

9. 9. Melt the remaining ¼ cup butter in another shallow dish.

10. 10. Dip each donut quickly into the melted butter, then roll it generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donuts!