Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
Warm, fluffy, and rolled in buttery cinnamon sugar—these donut-inspired muffins are a cozy breakfast treat everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the muffins:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the topping:
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, milk, and egg.
In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While muffins bake, mix topping sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Once muffins are slightly cooled, brush the tops with melted butter and dip into the cinnamon sugar topping.
Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Add mini chocolate chips for a fun surprise.
Swap in a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to make them gluten-free.
Use half whole wheat flour for a slightly healthier version.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Serve with coffee, milk, or fruit salad for a complete breakfast or brunch.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/cinnamon-sugar-donut-muffins/
