Introduction:
These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are the best of both worlds—soft and fluffy like muffins, but with that classic cinnamon sugar coating reminiscent of a warm cake donut. They’re quick to make, incredibly comforting, and smell like a bakery right out of the oven. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients (makes 10–12 muffins):
For the muffins:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar topping:
½ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
Preheat and prep:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper liners.
Mix the dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Mix the wet ingredients:
In another large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine:
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
Bake:
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool slightly:
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
Coat in cinnamon sugar:
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush each warm muffin top with melted butter, then dip or roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
Conclusion:
These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are a nostalgic treat that’s soft inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and packed with warm spice. They make mornings a little more magical and are sure to disappear fast from the table. Serve them warm and watch everyone reach for seconds! Would you like this recipe turned into a Facebook-optimized post or translated into Arabic as well?
Enjoy!