Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

There’s something undeniably magical about cinnamon sugar donut muffins. These sweet, fragrant, and slightly crunchy treats have a way of bringing joy to any moment. Whether enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee in the morning, as an afternoon snack, or as a delightful dessert, cinnamon sugar donuts have a timeless appeal that transcends age and season.

These mini muffins will finish quickly specially if served to hungry kids or at a party so make sure to make at least a full batch of 24 if making minis. Moreover, they store well and can be enjoyed later so why not make a full batch.

Key Takeaways

Not deep friend in oil which makes them a healthier donut option.
Mini size means you can eat them in moderation.
A tasty treat from anyone in the family.
Works amazing as a breakfast item, in lunchbox, light snack and rewarding afterschool quick bite.
They are light and fluffy and tastes amazing.

Supplies

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe Ingredients

You need only a handful of ingredients to make these mini baked donuts at home and they are all pantry friendly simple ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

Muffin

1/4 Cup Melted Butter
1/2 Cup White Sugar
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Cup Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

1 Tbsp Melted Butter
3 Tbsp White Granulated Sugar
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Step 1: Prepare the Wet

In a bowl whisk together melted butter and sugar to combine.

Add warm milk and vanilla and give a quick mix.

Step 2: Add Dry to Wet

Mix baking powder and ground nutmeg to flour.

Add dry to the mix and give it a good mixing until it’s lump free.

Step 3: Bake the Donut Muffins

Spray a 24 hole mini muffin tray.

Pour batter into each hole filling up to 2/3 full.

Bake in 375 F 190 C oven for 10 minutes or until the sides start to come off the pan.

Step 4: Cool the Muffins

Let the donuts muffins cool down slightly and then transfer them into a cooling rack.

Step 5: Crunchy Cinnamon Sugar Coating

In a small bowl combine white sugar and cinnamon powder.

Brush lightly with some melted butter and roll the muffin tops on that.

Top Tips For Making Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Pro tip: Make sure to use warm milk on butter-sugar mix.
Pro tip: Leave the mini muffins in the baking tray to cool down for at least five minutes for easy peel off.
Pro tip: Brush with melted butter as soon as they are out of the muffin pan but still warm.

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