Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of muffins that taste like doughnuts with this easy-to-follow recipe. These cinnamon sugar-coated treats are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and oil.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Alternate adding dry mixture and milk to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Fill muffin cups, bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare Topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush muffin tops with melted butter and coat with cinnamon sugar.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Best when fresh but can be stored for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, double coat by dipping in butter and cinnamon sugar twice.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
