Description
Cinnamon-sugar doughnut muffins blend bakery magic with homemade comfort, offering a delightful twist on classic breakfast treats. Rich, buttery crumbs dusted with sweet spice promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
Leavening and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers and Coating:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together sugar and egg until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly frothy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually incorporate oil, milk, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until a uniform batter forms.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- While muffins are still warm, brush each one generously with melted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the buttered muffins in a prepared cinnamon sugar mixture, coating thoroughly to create a sweet, crispy exterior.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving, allowing the coating to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that promotes better rising and texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until ingredients are combined to keep muffins tender and prevent tough, dense results.
- Swap all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added nutrition, using a 1:1 ratio.
- If avoiding dairy, replace milk with almond milk or coconut milk and use plant-based butter for coating to make the recipe dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg