Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

 

Ingredients (makes 10–12 muffins):

For the muffins:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the cinnamon sugar topping:

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions:

1. Preheat and prep:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper liners.
2. Mix the dry ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
3. Mix the wet ingredients:
   In another large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine:
   Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Bake:
   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool slightly:
   Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
7. 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.