Grandma’s Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
Grandma’s Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are soft, tender, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar topping—just like an old-fashioned donut but baked instead of fried. Quick, easy, and made with pantry staples, these classic muffin-style donuts are perfect for cozy mornings or sweet snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each ⅔ full. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While muffins bake, mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- While still warm, roll each muffin in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
Notes
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for classic donut flavor.
- Dip muffin tops in melted butter before coating for extra richness.
- Mini chocolate chips or diced apples make fun mix-ins.
- For a lighter version, sprinkle the topping instead of fully coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
