Grandma’s Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe
These nostalgic muffin-donut hybrids are soft, fluffy, and coated in a warm cinnamon sugar topping. Perfect with a morning coffee or as an afternoon treat. A classic passed down from Grandma's kitchen!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- For Topping
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamo
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then add milk and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool slightly, then brush tops with melted butter.
- Roll each muffin top in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Serve warm or at room temperature
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat slightly before serving for that warm donut taste.
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