Grandma’s Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe to Try Today!
A delightful recipe for fluffy cinnamon sugar donut muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the batter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating in a small bowl.
- Once the muffins are done, let them cool for a few minutes before rolling them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.