Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins – Donut muffins are a super soft, homemade muffins that are easy to make! These buttery treats taste just like an old fashioned donut rolled in cinnamon and sugar!
Yep. I’m that person that will take a donut that’s all soft, and buttery, and rolled in cinnamon sugar over a glazed donut any day of the week!
I mean, is there anything more satisfying than licking off all that cinnamon sugary goodness that gets stuck to your lips? Not really, guys. Not really!
Anyway, I’ve been making these donut muffins for years.
I do believe I first learned to make them during French class in high school….which was like, a bajillion years ago.
Of course I’d remember the muffin recipe, but not a single word of French!
It doesn’t matter how long it’s been though, these muffins reign supreme as my kid’s favorite breakfast treat.
And mine, too.
Typically treats like this are reserved for weekend breakfasts – BUT, school is out for summer.
I think that’s a good enough excuse to make these on a Tuesday.
Basically, I’ll come up with any excuse, these are that good.
The actual muffin is a super simple batter.
But, don’t be fooled by the simplicity – they have this amazingly light flavor of vanilla and spices.
Then, when they come out of the oven I generally give them just long enough that I can handle them without burning my finger tips straight off before I dunk them in butter and roll them in cinnamon sugar.
These absolutely store really well, but they’re definitely on another level of delicious when eaten still warm.
Also, you probably won’t have any left to save.
Better just make a double batch to be on the safe side.
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
Ingredients
- FOR THE MUFFINS:
- 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1/3 Cup Butter, Melted and Cooled
- FOR THE TOPPING:
- 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 5 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease muffin cups or line with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a small bowl beat the egg. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter and mix well to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened, being careful not to over mix.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about 1/2 - 3/4 of the way full. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
- For the topping: In a small bowl mix together the cinnamon and sugar. In another small bowl melt the 5 Tablespoons of butter.
- Dip the muffins into the butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Nutrition
I shared this muffin recipe over at The Weekend Potluck!
Absolutely LOVED this recipe! Was a bit worried with how thick the batter was at first, but they baked beautifully and tasted amazing! Will be making these again very soon!
Can you double the recipe, going to a morning football tailgate and need more than 10
Yes
These look amazing and am going to try them this week! Would the recipe work well to make a big cake, do you think?
My partner loves donuts and was thinking of doing this as a big cake for his birthday coming up!
Thanks!
Would it still taste fine without nutmeg? That’s the only ingredient I don’t have right now.
It’s fine to leave it out 🙂
Use to make these years ago. They were called French breakfast puffs. They were delicious! That recipe had you dip and roll while still warm.
My 9 year old daughter has made these 3 times, improving each time. What a DELICIOUS and simple recipe for her to develop her skills with! Thank you!
I made these today and they turned out great. Moist and flavorful.
Thanks for sharing
Kathy
The muffins are very good. Not dense like a normal muffin – like a cake donut. Just like she mentioned. I made no alterations to the recipe and my Donut Muffins came out excellent. I would highly recommend this recipe. Very easy and good. Be sure not to overmix!
Do you just butter and cinnamon and sugar the tops
I roll the whole muffin in cinnamon/sugar mixture 🙂
Hi! Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Question, I have cinnamon sugar – how do I adjust the recipe to use that, in lieu of cinnamon and the sugar?
Thanks so much!
Pre-mixed cinnamon sugar will work fine, I’d just use what suits your taste 🙂
Amazing muffins! I already ate three as soon as they came out of the oven!
Thank you so much for this recipe!
I made this muffins (I’m 12) and I followed the recipe step by step but the bottom of my muffins were kinda dry but my family love them.
Hi! Try baking them on the top rack. I’ve found the middle rack causes the baking products to be drier.
Good luck!
Just made these exactly as the recipe says and they are delicious! I thought the batter was a little thick too but it turned out perfect!
Made these this morning. Wanted something to go with my morning coffee. They were delicious! My niece thoroughly enjoyed them also!
Excellent! Wouldn’t change a thing. Definitely tastes like a freshly baked cinnamon donut, but in muffin form. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
I just made these and they were delicious! I added a teaspoon of pb+j mixture to the middle and it really took it over the top! My 3 girls gobbled them like crazy! Thanks for the recipe!
i just made these! i added a little more milk than it says because the batter was pretty thick – i also added a little maple syrup because i didnt have any vanilla extract and they turned out great
It’s supposed to be thick that’s why it says donut muffin
I just made these in muffin tins and they are delicious! Thanks for the recipe!!!
I just made these! Incredible! I added 2 eggs instead of using just 1. Thanks for the awesome recipe! I sent this recipe to my mom and she’s making them tomight!