Description
There’s nothing quite like the irresistible aroma of Cinnamon Sugar Donuts fresh out of the oven.
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup buttermilk (or milk + vinegar substitute)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-cavity donut pan well with butter or nonstick spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add in the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter into a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe evenly into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
While donuts are still warm, brush each with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best mixing and texture
- Don’t overfill the pan—¾ full is just right
- Use a piping bag to neatly fill each donut cavity
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 donuts
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Donuts