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Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe Perfectly Baked at Home

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Soft, tender muffins coated with a warm cinnamon-sugar crunch that mimic the nostalgic taste of donuts without frying. Perfect for quick breakfasts, brunch, or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (180ml) or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115g), melted (for coating)
  • Cinnamon sugar coating: 1 cup granulated sugar (200g) mixed with 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. A few lumps are okay.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full (yields 12 muffins).
  6. Bake for 15–18 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. While baking, mix the cinnamon sugar coating in a shallow dish.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. Brush warm muffins generously with melted butter, then immediately dip and roll them in the cinnamon sugar to coat all sides.
  10. Place coated muffins back on the rack and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best rise. Brush butter while muffins are warm to help cinnamon sugar stick. Rotate muffin pan halfway through baking for even browning. Store in airtight container up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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