Description
Grandma’s Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are a delicious hybrid of soft, fluffy muffins and the sweet, comforting flavor of cinnamon sugar. These easy-to-make muffins provide the taste of a warm donut without the frying, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup milk
¼ cup melted butter
2 eggs
¼ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar coating)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients—milk, melted butter, and eggs—until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ of the way full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by mixing ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Once the muffins are baked and slightly cooled (about 5 minutes), brush them with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, drizzle a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk on top of the muffins after rolling them in cinnamon sugar.
- Consider adding diced apples, chocolate chips, or extra spices like nutmeg or cloves to customize the flavor.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- To reheat, microwave for 10-15 seconds or warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
