Description
These Mini Donut Muffins combine the nostalgic sweetness of classic donuts with the ease of muffin baking. Light, fluffy, and coated in a delightful cinnamon sugar topping, they are a perfect quick treat for breakfast or snack time without the hassle of frying.
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Topping:
- 1/4 cup margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Cups: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease 16 mini-muffin cups to prevent sticking and help the muffins bake evenly.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the white sugar, melted margarine, milk, baking powder, and all-purpose flour. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about halfway to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the tops turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare Topping: While baking, melt margarine in a bowl. In another bowl, mix white sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Coat Muffins: Once muffins have cooled enough to handle but are still warm, remove them from the cups. Dip each muffin in the melted margarine, then roll thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Cool and Serve: Place the coated muffins on a rack or plate to cool completely before serving, allowing the topping to set and the flavors to develop.
Notes
- If you enjoy the flavor of traditional sugar-coated donuts but prefer a quicker and less messy preparation, these Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donut Muffins are an excellent choice.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins soft and light.
- The muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days, though they are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 118 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
