Description
These Muffins That Taste Like Doughnuts are light, fluffy treats rolled in cinnamon sugar for that classic doughnut flavor—no frying required. Simple, nostalgic, and delicious any time of day.
Ingredients
Muffin Batter:
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Coating:
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar, egg, milk, and oil or melted butter until smooth.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined—do not overmix.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool slightly. Brush tops with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Freeze uncoated muffins for up to 1 month. Thaw and coat before serving.
- Add ½ tsp nutmeg for stronger doughnut flavor.
- Use a mini muffin tin and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Try pumpkin spice sugar instead of cinnamon sugar for a seasonal twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (of 12)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
