Ah, Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins—basically a fun, easy twist on classic doughnuts, baked in muffin form! They’re soft, cake-like, coated in cinnamon sugar, and perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack without the deep frying.
Here’s a simple way to make them:
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2–3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
1. Make the Muffins
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Bake 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
2. Add Cinnamon Sugar
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- While muffins are still warm, brush tops with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
💡 Tips:
- For extra “doughnut-like” texture, use a little more cinnamon in the batter.
- Serve warm—they taste best fresh out of the oven.
- Optional: drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for an extra sweet touch.
If you want, I can also give a mini muffin version that’s perfect for parties—bite-sized and just as cinnamony!
Do you want me to share that version?
