Introduction:
These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are the best of both worlds—soft and fluffy like muffins, but with that classic cinnamon sugar coating reminiscent of a warm cake donut. They’re quick to make, incredibly comforting, and smell like a bakery right out of the oven. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients (makes 10–12 muffins):
For the muffins:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar topping:
½ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
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