Introduction: These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are the best of both worlds\u2014soft and fluffy like muffins, but with that classic cinnamon sugar coating reminiscent of a warm cake donut. They\u2019re quick to make, incredibly comforting, and smell like a bakery right out of the oven. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Ingredients (makes 10\u201312 muffins): For the muffins: 1 \u00be cups all-purpose flour1 \u00bd tsp baking powder\u00bd tsp baking soda\u00bd tsp salt\u00bd tsp ground nutmeg\u00bc tsp ground cinnamon\u00bd cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted\u00bd cup granulated sugar\u00bc cup brown sugar2 large eggs\u00be cup whole milk1 tsp vanilla extractFor the cinnamon sugar topping: \u00bd cup granulated sugar1 \u00bd tsp ground cinnamon\u00bc cup unsalted butter, meltedInstructions: Preheat and prep:Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper liners.Mix the dry ingredients:In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.Mix the wet ingredients:In another large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.Combine:Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.Bake:Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about \u00be full. Bake for 15\u201318 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Cool slightly:Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.Coat in cinnamon sugar:Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush each warm muffin top with melted butter, then dip or roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.Conclusion:These Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are a nostalgic treat that\u2019s soft inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and packed with warm spice. They make mornings a little more magical and are sure to disappear fast from the table. Serve them warm and watch everyone reach for seconds! Would you like this recipe turned into a Facebook-optimized post or translated into Arabic as well<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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