Baked Mini Cinnamon-Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe

Name: Baked Mini Cinnamon-Sugar Donut Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE MUFFINS:; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Salt; 3/4 cups Buttermilk; 2 whole Eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted; FOR THE COATING:; 6 Tablespoons Butter; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/4 cups Light Brown Sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Servings: persons

FOR THE MUFFINS:
2 cups All-purpose Flour
3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cups Buttermilk
2 whole Eggs
1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
FOR THE COATING:
6 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
1/4 cups Light Brown Sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

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For the muffins:
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray one 24-count mini muffin pan with cooking spray; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt.
4
In a small bowl, stir milk, eggs, vanilla and melted butter until combined. Fold this into the flour mixture until just blended, but be careful not to over-mix the batter or you will end up with rubbery donuts.
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Using a spoon that you've sprayed with cooking spray (so the batter slides off easily), drop rounded tablespoons of batter into prepared pan. Fill each cavity about 3/4-full. If you have some leftover batter, you can equally distribute it between the muffins or make the last few after the first batch comes out.
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Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until muffins are domed with set centers, are springy to the touch, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Because they're small, they cook quickly and 1 minute can drastically effect taste. So don't over-bake and make sure to watch them closely. When done remove pan from oven. Allow muffins to cool in the pan on top of a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before removing them from the pan. While the muffins cool, prepare the coating.
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For the coating:
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In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 1 minute on high power; set aside.
9
In a separate small bowl, sift together the granulated sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
10
After the muffins have cooled, dip each muffin top briefly in melted butter, then in the cinnamon-sugar. When you dip the muffins into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, dip them top-side down and spoon the cinnamon-sugar over the entire muffin. Set on a piece of parchment or a serving platter. Repeat until all muffins have been coated.
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Serve immediately and if they last, store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

1226

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE MUFFINS:, 2 cups All-purpose Flour, 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder, and more.

Yes, Baked Mini Cinnamon-Sugar Donut Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Baked Mini Cinnamon-Sugar Donut Muffins

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