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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe

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These delightful Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are a perfect breakfast treat or snack, delivering the classic flavor of cinnamon sugar donuts in a convenient mini muffin form. Soft, moist, and coated with a buttery cinnamon sugar glaze, they offer a deliciously sweet and nostalgic taste that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 18 mini muffins

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or ground nutmeg)

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a mini muffin pan, preferably silicone, with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Stir well to evenly distribute all the leavening agents and spices.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth. Add sugar and continue beating on medium speed for another 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is creamy and well-blended.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth, thick, and homogeneous.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Milk: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix only until the flour is just incorporated and the batter is smooth; avoid overmixing.
  6. Fill the Muffin Pan: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, evenly distribute the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan cups.
  7. Bake the Muffins: Bake the muffins for about 12 minutes, or until the tops feel firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer to Cooling Rack: Carefully remove the muffins from the pan and transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool slightly while you prepare the coating.
  9. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a bowl. In another bowl, combine ½ cup sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, mixing thoroughly to blend evenly.
  10. Coat the Muffins: One at a time, roll each warm muffin first in the melted butter, then in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  11. Set to Absorb Flavors: Place the coated muffins back onto the cooling rack and let them rest for about 20 minutes. This wait allows the muffins to absorb the buttery cinnamon sugar coating for enhanced flavor.
  12. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature for a delicious cinnamon sugar treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Notes

  • Using room temperature ingredients helps create a smoother batter and better texture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins.
  • Allowing the muffins to absorb the cinnamon sugar coating for 20 minutes enhances the flavor and moistness.
  • Silicone mini muffin pans are preferred for easy release, but any mini muffin pan can be used if properly greased.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/cinnamon-sugar-donut-muffins-recipe/