Baked Mini Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
These baked mini cinnamon sugar donuts are soft, fluffy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. They’re a lighter alternative to fried donuts and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 mini donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted butter (for coating)
- ½ cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a mini donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Fill the donut pan cavities about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and springy to touch.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Dip each donut in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep donuts soft and moist.
- Use a piping bag for easier filling of the donut pan.
- Try adding nutmeg or cocoa powder for flavor variations.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freeze uncoated donuts for up to 2 months and coat after reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini donut
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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