Description
Cinnamon Donut Muffins blend the irresistible flavors of classic cinnamon sugar donuts into a soft, moist muffin that’s perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack. With a tender crumb and an inviting cinnamon-sugar coating, these muffins are sure to become a household favorite. They’re easy to make and require just a handful of basic ingredients, making them an ideal treat for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or pack them for lunch—either way, they’re simply delicious!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ½ cup granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, combine egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups filling each two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Prepare the coating by mixing ½ cup sugar with cinnamon in one bowl and melting butter in another.
- Dip each warm muffin in melted butter then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (51g)
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 126mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg