Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
A bakery-style cinnamon sugar muffin with a tender, cake-like crumb and a crisp, buttery cinnamon sugar coating that tastes just like an old-fashioned donut. Ready in just over 30 minutes and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an easy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 17 to 19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- While the muffins are still warm, mix ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Brush each muffin with melted butter, then roll or dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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