Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are a delightful treat, boasting a warm, fluffy interior and a crispy exterior. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweet cinnamon and sugar, creating a comforting flavor experience that evokes memories of cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Grease a donut pan and fill each cavity about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the donuts are baking, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating in a shallow bowl.
- Once baked, let the donuts cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
- While still warm, roll each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The batter can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Bake fresh donuts in the morning.
- Storage: Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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