Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
2. Make Batter:
   • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
   • In another bowl, whisk sugar, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla.
   • Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir until just blended (don’t overmix).
3. Bake:
   • Divide batter evenly into muffin cups (about ⅔ full).
   • Bake 18–20 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
   • Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
4. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:
   • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
   • Dip each muffin top in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar until coated.

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Tips & Variations

• For extra indulgence, brush the entire muffin in butter and coat in cinnamon sugar.
• Add nutmeg to the batter for a more donut-like flavor.
• Make them mini muffins (bake 10–12 minutes) for bite-size donut holes.
• Store in an airtight container at room temp up to 2 days, or freeze for longer.

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These little muffins are soft inside, buttery outside, and have that classic crunchy cinnamon sugar topping that makes them addictive. ✨

👉 Do you want me to also share a stuffed version (with Nutella or cream filling inside), like bakery-style surprise donut muffins?