If you’re craving a delightful treat that combines the best of donuts and muffins, look no further than Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins. These baked delights are soft, fluffy, and coated with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping, offering the perfect balance of flavors.
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe
Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
Total Time: ~35 minutes(melskitchencafe.com, bellyfull.net, livingsweetmoments.com)
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 1¾ cups (249 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (106 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (53 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk or buttermilk
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable or canola oil, or melted butter(melskitchencafe.com)
For the Topping:
- ½ cup (106 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 tbsp (85 g) melted butter(melskitchencafe.com)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Prepare the muffin batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.(melskitchencafe.com)
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, milk (or buttermilk), and oil (or melted butter).(melskitchencafe.com)
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if the batter is slightly lumpy.
- Fill the muffin tin: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.(melskitchencafe.com)
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Coat the muffins: Once the muffins are cool enough to handle, dip the tops into the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.(melskitchencafe.com)
Tips & Variations:
- Mini Muffins: For mini muffins, reduce the baking time to 10–12 minutes.(iambaker.net)
- Flavor Variations: Add a teaspoon of ground nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor.
- Storage: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze uncoated muffins in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. To serve, reheat in the oven and coat with melted butter and cinnamon-sugar.
Enjoy these delightful Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins with a cup of coffee or as a sweet snack anytime!
