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Grandma’s Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Grandma’s Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Deliciously light and fluffy muffins with a classic cinnamon sugar coating, reminiscent of old-fashioned donuts.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional but recommended for that classic donut flavor)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk (whole milk preferred for richness)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. The nutmeg gives these muffins that classic old-fashioned donut flavor.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix — the batter should be lumpy but without streaks of flour. Overmixing will make the muffins dense instead of fluffy.
  5. Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the muffins are baking, stir together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Melt the butter in a separate bowl.
  8. Coat the Muffins: Once the muffins are cool enough to handle but still slightly warm, brush the tops with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle them generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture. You can coat just the tops or the entire muffin for extra sweetness.
  9. Serve: Enjoy warm for the ultimate fluffy, donut-like experience. They pair beautifully with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk.

Notes

  • ENJOY
  • Author: Sabrine Jay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210

Keywords: muffins, donuts, cinnamon, sugar, breakfast, dessert, fluffy