Description

Enjoy the warm, comforting aroma of homemade baked cinnamon sugar donuts that are light, fluffy, and coated in a perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar. These donuts are easy to make in your oven using simple ingredients and a donut pan, making them a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or anytime sweet cravings hit.

Ingredients

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Donut Batter

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk (whole milk or almond milk)
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your donut pan thoroughly with non-stick spray or butter to ensure the donuts don’t stick.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula just until the batter is combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full. Smooth the tops of the batter if needed to create an even surface.
Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back lightly when touched. Remove from oven and allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
Coat Donuts: While the donuts are still warm, brush each one with the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated for that delicious, sweet finish.

Notes

Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender and airy.
If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin pan but the shape will be different.
Use almond milk for a dairy-free option without compromising the flavor.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the dry ingredients.
Serve the donuts the same day for best texture and taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: baked cinnamon sugar donuts, easy donut recipe, homemade baked donuts, cinnamon sugar coating, breakfast donuts