Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Simple and Delicious Treat

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon until well combined.
3. In another bowl, combine ½ cup of granulated sugar with melted butter and mix until smooth.
4. Add the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and whisk until well blended.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined; be careful not to overmix.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. While the muffins are baking, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by mixing ½ cup of granulated sugar with 1 tbsp of ground cinnamon in a bowl.
9. Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes in the tin.
10. While the muffins are still warm, gently roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are fully coated.
11. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely, or serve warm for a gooey treat.