Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

By Amna Malik

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Coating:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
  6. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool slightly. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
  9. Dip each muffin top in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy the donut-like flavor!

Would you like me to also make a quick version with only 6–7 ingredients (like a shortcut recipe)?

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