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Best Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Soft and fluffy baked donuts coated in buttery cinnamon sugar, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease donut pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Fill donut pan cavities ¾ full.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Brush warm donuts with butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Best enjoyed warm. Reheat briefly before coating if making ahead.