Delicious Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Print Version)

Soft, fluffy baked donuts rolled in warm cinnamon sugar coating

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup milk, room temperature
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a standard donut pan with nonstick spray or butter thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep donuts tender.
05 - Spoon or pipe batter into prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full to allow for rising.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
07 - Let donuts rest in pan for 3 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for coating.
08 - Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl, mixing thoroughly for even coating.
09 - Brush each warm donut lightly with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated.
10 - Serve immediately while warm, or allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Baked not fried means less mess and zero guilt while keeping that cakey texture we all crave
  • The cinnamon sugar coating creates this incredible crunch that gives way to the softest interior youve ever tasted
  • Twenty seven minutes from start to finish means weekend breakfast can happen even on busy weekdays
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter creates tough donuts so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how evenly the batter comes together
  • Letting donuts cool slightly before coating prevents the butter from melting off too quickly
03 -
  • Using a piping bag or zip top bag with the corner snipped makes filling the donut cavities so much easier and less messy
  • Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon thoroughly before rolling to ensure even coverage on every donut

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