Description
These muffins offer the perfect combination of fluffy, tender crumb and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating that mimics the delightful flavor and texture of classic doughnuts. Ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack, they deliver the comforting taste of doughnuts in an easy-to-make muffin form.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, large egg, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Make the Muffin Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow for proper rising during baking.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Coating: While the muffins bake, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Brush the Muffins with Butter: After baking, let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes. Then, brush the tops of each muffin generously with the melted unsalted butter to help the coating stick.
- Coat with Cinnamon-Sugar: Immediately dip the butter-brushed muffin tops into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring an even and thorough coating for that authentic doughnut flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the muffins warm to enjoy their soft texture and sweet, cinnamon-sugar topping that mimics traditional doughnuts perfectly.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; mix until ingredients are just combined.
- Using paper liners makes cleanup easier and keeps muffins from sticking.
- The muffins are best enjoyed warm for optimal doughnut-like texture and flavor.
- You can substitute whole milk with any milk alternative though texture might vary slightly.
- Brush the muffins with butter while still warm to help the cinnamon-sugar stick perfectly.
