Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins offer the comforting taste of a classic cake donut without the need for deep frying. Featuring a fluffy, buttery crumb and a fragrant cinnamon-sugar coating, these muffins are the perfect bakery-style treat for breakfast or a quick snack. Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious, they bring the warmth of a local donut shop right into your kitchen in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, cream the 1/3 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar together until smooth.
Add the egg to the butter mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
Whisk in the flour, baking powder, and nutmeg.
Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
Bake for 17–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the muffins are still warm, dip the top of each muffin into the melted butter.
Immediately roll the buttered top into the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They are best enjoyed slightly warm. For an alternative to whole milk, use a 1:1 ratio of Greek yogurt mixed with a splash of water for an extra moist crumb.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg