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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe

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These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are a delightful, bite-sized treat that combines the soft, moist texture of muffins with the sweet, spicy coating of classic cinnamon sugar donuts. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these mini muffins bake quickly and are rolled in melted butter and cinnamon sugar for an irresistible finish.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 18 mini muffins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Muffins

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or ground nutmeg)
  • 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 Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a mini muffin pan, preferably silicone, with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and freshly grated or ground nutmeg. Stir these together to ensure even distribution.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sugar and continue beating on medium speed until the mixture is blended and creamy, about 1 to 2 more minutes.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter becomes smooth and thick, ensuring these ingredients are fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three separate additions, alternating with two additions of whole milk—starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until the flour is incorporated and the batter looks smooth to avoid overmixing.
  6. Scoop Batter into Muffin Pan: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, evenly distribute the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan.
  7. Bake Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the tops feel firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a cooling rack.
  8. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a bowl. In another bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon.
  9. Coat Muffins: One by one, roll each warm muffin in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring each muffin is well coated.
  10. Set and Serve: Place the coated muffins on a cooling rack and let them sit for about 20 minutes. This resting time allows the muffins to absorb the butter and cinnamon sugar, enhancing the flavor. Enjoy your delicious cinnamon sugar donut muffins!

Notes

  • Using room temperature butter and egg helps create a smooth batter and better muffin texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft and tender.
  • Silicone mini muffin pans are preferred for easy removal, but metal pans work as well—just be sure to grease thoroughly.
  • Letting the muffins rest after coating intensifies the cinnamon sugar flavor as it absorbs.
  • These muffins are best enjoyed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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