Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe

These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional donuts, combining the flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a fluffy muffin form. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, they are easy to make and sure to please everyone.

This recipe is straightforward and results in delicious muffins that are coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. Ideal for dessert or a snack, these muffins are a great addition to your dessert recipe collection.

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe

A plate of golden cinnamon sugar donut muffins with a sweet coating, surrounded by cinnamon sticks.

These muffins are soft and moist, infused with cinnamon and topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields about 12 muffins.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (for coating)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Prepare Coating: While the muffins are baking, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating in a small bowl.
  8. Coat Muffins: Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Dip the tops of each muffin in melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Serve: Enjoy the muffins warm or at room temperature.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 12 muffins
  • Calories: 180kcal
  • Fat: 8g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
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