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Best Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Recipe Ever Recipe

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4.7 from 90 reviews
  • Author: Victor
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 10 donuts 1x

Description

These Best Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are a delightful homemade treat that combines soft, fluffy donuts with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Baked to perfection rather than fried, these donuts offer a lighter, less greasy alternative while preserving all the warm, cozy flavors of a classic cinnamon sugar donut. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack, this recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Donut Batter

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

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your donut pan thoroughly with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts light and tender.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each cavity of the donut pan about three-quarters full. Smooth the tops if needed for even baking.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back lightly when touched, indicating they are cooked through. Remove and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool further.
  7. Prepare Coating and Coat Donuts: Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush each warm donut with melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated, giving a sweet and crunchy finish.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, use almond milk and dairy-free butter substitutes.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense donuts.
  • The donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • You can warm the donuts briefly in the oven before coating to help the butter adhere better.
  • If you do not have a donut pan, use a muffin tin and reduce batter amount accordingly, though the shape will differ.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: baked cinnamon sugar donuts, cinnamon donuts, baked donuts, easy donut recipe, homemade donuts, breakfast donuts

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