Description
These Mini Donut Muffins offer the nostalgic flavor of cinnamon sugar donuts in an easy-to-make muffin form. Perfectly moist and coated in buttery cinnamon sugar, they provide a quick and delicious treat without the hassle of traditional frying.
Ingredients
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Muffin 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 and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease 16 mini muffin cups to ensure the muffins don’t stick after baking.
- Mix Batter: Combine the sugar, melted margarine, milk, baking powder, and all-purpose flour in a bowl. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about half full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly golden on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare Topping: While the muffins bake, melt 1/4 cup margarine in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Coat Muffins: Once the muffins are baked and slightly cooled to handle, remove them from their cups. Dip each muffin into the melted margarine, then roll it thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the coated muffins to cool completely on a wire rack before serving to ensure the topping sets well.
Notes
- If you love old fashioned sugary donuts but hate all the work, you will love Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donut Muffins.
- This recipe provides a quick and easy alternative to traditional fried donuts with minimal cleanup.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini 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: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
