Description
Soft, golden cinnamon sugar doughnut muffins with a sweet and aromatic flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar, egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool slightly, then dip the tops in melted butter and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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