Description
These Mini Donut Muffins offer a quick and easy way to enjoy the classic flavors of cinnamon sugar donuts in muffin form. Soft, fluffy, and coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar topping, they are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert with minimal preparation and baking time.
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup margarine (melted)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Topping:
- 1/4 cup margarine (melted)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease 16 mini-muffin cups thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the white sugar, melted margarine, milk, baking powder, and all-purpose flour. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about half full to allow for rising during baking.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the muffin tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare Topping: While the muffins bake, put the remaining melted margarine in one bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the white sugar and ground cinnamon to form the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Coat Muffins: Once baked, let the muffins cool slightly so they can be handled without crumbling. Remove each muffin from the tin, dip it into the melted margarine, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the coated muffins to cool completely on a wire rack before serving to ensure the topping sets properly and the muffins are at their best texture.
Notes
- If you love old fashioned sugary donuts but hate all the work, you will love these Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donut Muffins as a simple homemade treat.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender rather than dense.
- Ensure muffins cool slightly before dipping to avoid crumbling.
- Use margarine or butter based on preference for flavor variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini donut muffin
- Calories: 118 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
