Description
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts are irresistible fluffy treats that fill your kitchen with a warm, sweet aroma. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, these baked delights offer a healthier alternative to fried donuts without sacrificing taste. With a delightful cinnamon sugar coating, each bite is a nostalgic journey to simpler times. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, these donuts will surely bring joy to your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; some lumps are okay.
- Fill each donut cavity halfway with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling briefly before rolling in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (35g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg