Pumpkin Drop Doughnuts

2 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

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and shortening. Add the pumpkin, vinegar and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the pumpkin mixture alternately with soda. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar while warm.