Best Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Recipe Ever Recipe
These Best Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are a healthier, easy-to-make treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Light and fluffy with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, these baked donuts satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt of frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk (whole milk or almond milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your donut pan with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly mixed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix to ensure light and fluffy donuts.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full. Smooth the tops if needed for an even rise.
- Bake the Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched. Remove and cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While donuts cool, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush each warm donut with melted butter and roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the coated donuts to a wire rack to cool completely before serving and enjoying these light, flavorful treats.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the pan to maintain the donut shape.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for better texture.
- Customize the sugar coating with nutmeg or pumpkin spice for extra flavor.
- The batter can be prepped in advance and stored overnight in the fridge for convenience.
Keywords: baked donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, easy dessert, healthier donuts, breakfast treat
