Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Soft, buttery muffins that taste just like fresh cinnamon sugar donuts—without the frying! Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ cup (120ml) milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)

• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

4. Combine: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined (don’t overmix).

5. Bake: Divide batter into 8-10 muffin cups (fill ¾ full). Bake 15-18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Coat in cinnamon sugar:

   • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

   • While muffins are still warm, brush with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.

Serve warm for the ultimate donut-like experience! ☕🍩

Tips:

• For extra richness, add a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.

• Glaze option: Dip muffins in a simple powdered sugar + milk glaze before the cinnamon sugar.

• Best eaten the same day (or reheat for 10 sec in the microwave).

Would you like a baked donut version instead? 😊