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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are golden brown on the outside, tender on the inside, and rolled in a buttery cinnamon sugar coating that melts in your mouth. Enjoy donut shop flavor at home with a soft, delicately spiced muffin, ready in just over 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • While the muffins are still warm, brush the tops with melted butter.
  • Mix the cinnamon and sugar for the topping in a small bowl. Roll the tops of the buttered muffins in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  • Serve warm or allow to cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSodium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16g
Keyword cinnamon sugar, donut muffins, baked donuts, brunch treat, easy breakfast
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