Introduction:
These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are the best of both worlds—soft and fluffy like muffins, but with that classic cinnamon sugar coating reminiscent of a warm cake donut. They’re quick to make, incredibly comforting, and smell like a bakery right out of the oven. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients (makes 10–12 muffins):
For the muffins:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat and prep:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper liners. - Mix the dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. - Mix the wet ingredients:
In another large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. - Combine:
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix. - Bake:
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Cool slightly:
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. - Coat in cinnamon sugar:
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush each warm muffin top with melted butter, then dip or roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
Conclusion:
These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are a nostalgic treat that’s soft inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and packed with warm spice. They make mornings a little more magical and are sure to disappear fast from the table. Serve them warm and watch everyone reach for seconds! Would you like this recipe turned into a Facebook-optimized post or translated into Arabic as well?
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