Baked Pumpkin Churros

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

water

1/2 cup

canned pumpkin

6 tbsp

unsalted butter, (diced into small pieces)

2 tbsp

packed light brown sugar

1/4 tsp

salt

2 tsp

ground cinnamon, (divided)

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground ginger

1/8 tsp

ground cloves

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))

large eggs

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, (melted for brushing)

1/2 cup

hot fudge sauce, (warmed for serving (optional))