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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Cinnamon sugar donut muffins on a white plate with cinnamon sticks.
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These muffins combine the tender crumb of a cake donut with the ease of a muffin. A warm cinnamon batter is baked and then coated in buttery cinnamon sugar for a treat that feels indulgent yet simple.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 2 tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. With mixer on low, add 1/3 of the dry ingredients, mix until combined. Add half the yogurt. Repeat with another 1/3 flour, remaining yogurt, and final 1/3 flour. Mix only until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. While muffins bake, mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon in a bowl. Place melted butter in another bowl.
  9. Let muffins cool just until warm enough to handle. Dip the top of each muffin in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar to coat. Place on a wire rack to set.

Notes

Do not overmix batter. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Coat muffins while warm, not hot. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Freeze uncoated muffins for longer storage.

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