Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
Warm, buttery, and coated in cinnamon sugar—these Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are the perfect quick and easy breakfast treat!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
Fill Muffin Cups & Bake
- Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Prepare Coating
- Melt butter in one bowl. In another, mix sugar and cinnamon.
Coat Muffins
- While warm, brush muffins with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
Cool & Enjoy
- Let muffins cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Dairy-Free Option: Swap butter for coconut oil and buttermilk for almond milk + vinegar.
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSugar: 18g
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