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Close-up view of a baked cinnamon sugar donut with a golden-brown exterior.
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Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 donuts
Calories 250
Enjoy soft, baked donuts coated in cinnamon sugar for a delightful treat that's easy to make at home.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar (packed light or dark)
  • 0.25 cup milk (at room temperature)
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (at room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract (pure)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease donut pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk wet ingredients in another, then combine.
  • Pipe batter into greased pan cavities. Bake 9-10 minutes until donuts spring back.
  • Cool slightly, then dip donuts in melted butter and cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Re-grease the pan between batches.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: donuts