Delicious Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Printable)

Soft baked donuts rolled in warm cinnamon sugar coating

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup milk, room temperature
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a standard donut pan thoroughly with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; the batter should remain slightly thick. Do not overmix.
05 - Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full to allow for rising.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the donuts to rest in the pan for 3 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack.
08 - Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl, mixing thoroughly.
09 - Brush each warm donut lightly with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated on all sides.
10 - Serve immediately while warm, or allow to cool to room temperature. Best enjoyed fresh.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Baked instead of fried so you get all the comfort with less mess and guilt
  • The cinnamon sugar coating creates that perfect crunch against fluffy tender insides
  • Ready in under 30 minutes meaning you can have fresh donuts before your coffee even finishes brewing
02 -
  • Overfilling the donut pan will cause them to lose their hole and become muffins instead
  • Rolling the donuts while they are still warm helps the coating stick better
  • The donuts continue cooking slightly from residual heat so do not overbake
03 -
  • Use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the batter neatly into the pan
  • Invest in a good quality donut pan for even baking and easy release

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