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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.
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Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a silicone spatula, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even incorporation without overmixing.
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Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped. Pipe the batter into a greased donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full to maintain the donut shape.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl for coating the donuts.
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Lightly brush each cooled donut with vegetable oil on both sides, then dip and twist them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated. Repeat the process for full coverage.