These Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are melt in your mouth tasty, light and fluffy, and less calories since they are baked, not fried!
Years ago, when our kids were really young, my hubby got into the tradition of making baked donuts each week. The kids always got so excited because he would change them up, and some even included sprinkles.
As the kids got older, they started asking for different things such as pancakes, waffles, eggs, etc….so our baked donut days took a backseat.
Well, yesterday, he and I were sipping our coffee and trying to think of what we were in the mood to have for breakfast. My youngest kiddo came in the room and requested donuts!
Since it had been quite a long time, my hubby happily obliged and jumped into action. We decided to make cinnamon sugar donuts since everyone enjoys those and in no time, these were ready to go!
These are quite simple to prepare, light and fluffy on the inside, and a slight crisp outside. The cinnamon sugar coating is what really makes these phenomenal and is my favorite part.
Being baked, clean up is much easier than when fried, plus, you’re saving all the calories from not using oil. Its a win win, right?!
Whether you enjoy for a breakfast, afternoon snack, or evening sweet treat…..these will be a hit!
Enjoy and be sure to let me know what you think, if you try them!
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Amazing Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- TOPPING
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Grease a donut pan and divide the batter amongst 6 donut wells.
- Place pan in a preheated oven, 375 degrees, and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- While donuts are baking, combine the sugar and cinnamon together for the topping.
- Pour melted butter into a shallow bowl.
- Once donuts are out of the oven, dip the top of the donut into the butter, followed by dipping into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Continue process until all donuts have been thoroughly coated.
- Serve and enjoy!
Marcie
These were super easy to make and oh so delicious!
Kristin
Yea!! So glad you enjoyed them! Don’t they just melt in your mouth??
paula
Hi…what can i use if i do not have a donut pan?
Kristin
Hmmm, I have actually heard of people making tin foil balls and sticking them in the middle of a muffin cup. Piping the batter around the tin foil ball? I haven’t tried it, but from the sounds of it…it could work! Or, try these as mini muffins??
Norma Czigler
I am going to try your doughnut recipe. These are my favorite kind. Thank you
Kristin
I hope you enjoy, keep me posted!!
Chasity
If you are not a fan of nutmeg, which I am not. Decrease the amount you put in. It is very over powering. Sadly I did not enjoy but I will see if others will. Other than that it’s a great recipe!
Kristin
Oh yes, you can honestly omit the nutmeg entirely as well if desired as the cinnamon/sugar are the main needed ingredients to flavor this! Hope others enjoy it and bummed to hear you didn’t!
Lisa
Any nutrition information?
Kristin
Per serving
Calories: 222, Fat: 8.1g, Saturated Fat: 4.8g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 265mg, Carbohydrates: 34.3g, Fiber: 0.7g, Sugar: 18.6g, Protein: 3.6g
Lee Gasparro
They sound really easy to make. I will have to give them a try. Thanks!
Kristin
Hope you enjoy! Keep me posted!!