Introduction:
These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are the best of both worlds—soft and fluffy like muffins, but with that classic cinnamon sugar coating reminiscent of a warm cake donut. They’re quick to make, incredibly comforting, and smell like a bakery right out of the oven. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients (makes 10–12 muffins):
For the muffins:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Introduction:
These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are the best of both worlds—soft and fluffy like muffins, but with that classic cinnamon sugar coating reminiscent of a warm cake donut. They’re quick to make, incredibly comforting, and smell like a bakery right out of the oven. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients (makes 10–12 muffins):
For the muffins:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
