Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Oh yes! Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are soft, fluffy, and coated in that sweet cinnamon-sugar goodness—like little bite-sized donuts you can bake in a muffin tin. Here’s a complete recipe:

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1–2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.

2. Make the muffin batter

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

   • In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.

   • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix—a few lumps are okay.

3. Bake the muffins

   • Divide batter evenly into the muffin cups.

   • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

   • Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

4. Coat with cinnamon sugar

   • In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the coating.

   • Brush each warm muffin with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.

5. Serve

   • Enjoy warm or at room temperature. These muffins are best the day they’re made but can be stored in an airtight container for 2–3 days.

Tips for Extra Soft, Donut-Like Muffins

• Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency.

• Don’t overmix—overmixing makes muffins dense.

• Brush generously with butter before coating with cinnamon sugar to get that classic donut texture.

• Optional: drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.

If you want, I can also give you a quick 1-bowl version that’s even simpler and perfect for breakfast on the go—it’s basically fail-proof.