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Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts: Easy Recipe for a Cozy Treat

Enjoy these Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, a cozy treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

  • donut pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • zip-top bag
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Donut Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a donut pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • Make the donuts: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Set aside. Whisk the egg, brown sugar, milk, and yogurt together until smooth. Add the melted butter and vanilla, whisking until fully combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be very thick.
  • Spoon the batter into the donut cavities—I highly recommend using a large zipped-top bag for ease. Cut a corner off the bottom of the bag and pipe the batter into each donut cup, filling ⅔ to ¾ of the way full.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool for about two minutes and transfer to a wire rack set on a large piece of parchment paper or on a large baking sheet. Bake the remaining donut batter (there is usually enough batter for 1-2 more donuts) and once baked, transfer to the wire rack. Cool donuts for at least 10 minutes before topping.
  • Top the donuts: Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Dip the donuts in the melted butter, then dunk into the cinnamon sugar mixture coating all sides.
  • Donuts are best served immediately. Leftovers keep well covered tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

These donuts are a perfect cozy treat and are best enjoyed fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, baked treats, cinnamon donuts, Cozy Treat, donuts, easy donuts recipe
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