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Quick Baked Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donuts

A stack of freshly baked mini donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, with one donut showing a bite taken out.
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Make these fluffy, bite-sized mini donuts at home without frying. They are coated in cinnamon sugar for a classic, comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, 1/4 cup melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Spoon or pipe the batter into the mini donut pan cavities, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the donuts bake, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish for the coating.
  8. Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter in a small bowl.
  10. Dip each warm donut first into the melted butter, then immediately roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  11. Serve warm. These are a great alternative to complex meal planning for a quick treat.

Notes

  • If you own a mini donut maker, you can use that appliance instead of the oven, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute buttermilk for regular milk.
  • These are excellent party snack ideas for gatherings.

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