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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Soft, tender muffins dusted with cinnamon sugar, reminiscent of nostalgic Sunday mornings. Perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups whole milk Room temperature for best results.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For coating.
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar For coating.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For coating.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  4. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until no big lumps remain.
  5. Fill the prepared muffin pan about 2/3 full of batter per spot.
Baking
  1. For mini muffins, bake for 12 to 14 minutes; for full-size muffins, bake for 20 to 24 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven and let rest in the pan for 5 minutes before placing the muffins on a rack to cool.
Coating
  1. Once cooled, combine sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  2. Dip the tops of muffins in the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
  3. Place back on the rack and repeat with the remaining muffins.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze uncoated muffins until firm, then bag them. Thaw and dip in butter and cinnamon-sugar when ready to serve.