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🍩 Donut Muffins Recipe
🌸 Introduction
Donut muffins are a delightful cross between the soft, fluffy texture of a muffin and the sweet, spiced flavor of a donut. Instead of frying, these muffins are baked, rolled in melted butter, and coated with cinnamon sugar—giving you the taste of a donut without the fuss. They’re perfect for breakfast, a tea-time snack, or a fun treat for kids.
📝 Ingredients
For the Muffins
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup whole milk (or buttermilk for tang)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions / Methods
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars – In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla – Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix Wet and Dry – Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- Bake – Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Bake 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly – Let muffins cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Coat in Cinnamon-Sugar – Dip each warm muffin in melted butter, then roll generously in cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
📜 History
The idea of the “donut muffin” became popular in the U.S. in the early 2000s as bakers sought easier, less messy ways to enjoy donuts without frying. They combine the concept of traditional fried donuts (which originated in Europe and became famous in America) with the convenience of muffins, which have roots in England.
🌟 Benefits
- Healthier than donuts (baked, not fried)
- Kid-friendly and mess-free to make
- Simple ingredients that are pantry staples
- Portable snack for school or work lunches
- Customizable with fillings like Nutella, jam, or cream cheese
🏗️ Formation (How they form)
When baking, the leavening agents (baking powder + baking soda) react with the liquid (milk) and create air bubbles, making the muffins rise. The butter gives richness, while cinnamon and nutmeg infuse them with warm donut-like flavor. The final butter-and-sugar coating creates the iconic donut finish.
❤️ Lovers of Donut Muffins
- Children – because of the sweet cinnamon sugar.
- Parents – because they’re quick and less messy than frying donuts.
- Students & Workers – as an easy grab-and-go snack.
- Home bakers – who want a fun weekend bake without the trouble of yeast dough.
🥗 Nutrition (Per Muffin, approx.)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 18 g
(values will vary depending on coating thickness)
✅ Conclusion
Donut muffins are the best of both worlds: the fluffiness of a muffin and the sweetness of a donut. They’re easy to prepare, versatile, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve them warm with coffee, milk, or hot chocolate, and watch them disappear in minutes.
Would you like me to also give you fun variations of this recipe (like chocolate donut muffins, filled donut muffins, or glazed donut muffins) so you can try them in different styles?