Pumpkin Doughnut Drops

• 2 large eggs
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Additional sugar

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and shortening until blended. Beat in pumpkin, vinegar and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, milk powder, baking powder, salt and spices. Add to egg mixture alternately with soda, beating after each addition.
2. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375u0b0. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Roll in additional sugar while warm.

eggs, sugar, shortening, pumpkin, white vinegar, vanilla, allpurpose, nonfat dry milk powder, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemonlime soda, sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-doughnut-drops/ (may not work)