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    Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    Published: Oct 26, 2022 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 14 Comments

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    Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are melt in your mouth tasty, light, fluffy, and less calories since they are baked, not fried!

    fluffy baked donuts with a cinnamon sugar coating.

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    • Easy Baked Donuts
    • Why you’ll love these baked donuts
    • Ingredients Needed for the Best Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Buttermilk Substitute With Vinegar
    • How to store baked donuts
    • Top Tips for the ULTIMATE Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
    • Are Baked Donuts Healthy?
    • More donut recipes:
    • Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Recipe

    Easy Baked Donuts

    Have you tried baked donuts? The classic method for donuts has always been to fry the dough and enjoy a crisp donut, with a tender, fluffy inside. However, years ago, when I first tried a baked donut, I was hooked. Not only does the donut still have the classic flavor, but being baked, I didn’t feel guilty reaching for that second one. Would you rather have one donut or two? Hopefully you answered that like me and want that second one. Melt in your mouth goodness in every bite, now made anytime that craving hits.

    Why you’ll love these baked donuts

    • Bakes in just 10 minutes!
    • No frying or oil required.
    • You can make these with just a bowl and a whisk, no electric mixer necessary.
    • Pairs perfectly with a glass of milk or cup of coffee.
    • Great idea to make with the kids, they especially love piping the batter into the pan.
    • Homemade donuts are easier to make and much more affordable.

    Ingredients Needed for the Best Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    With just a few pantry staples needed, you’ll be able to prepare these donuts anytime you want. Full printable recipe card at bottom of post.

    Donuts

    • Flour- all-purpose
    • Cornstarch
    • Sugar
    • Baking Powder
    • Salt
    • Cinnamon/Nutmeg
    • Buttermilk– feel free to use the alternative option as described below
    • Eggs
    • Butter- use unsalted as you are adding salt to this recipe
    • Vanilla Extract

    Cinnamon Sugar Coating

    • Melted Butter- unsalted
    • Cinnamon
    • Sugar

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
    3. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until just combined.
    4. Grease a donut pan and divide the batter amongst 6 donut wells.
    5. Place pan in a preheated oven, 375 degrees, and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
    6. While donuts are baking, combine the sugar and cinnamon together for the topping.
    7. Pour melted butter into a shallow bowl.
    8. Once donuts are out of the oven, dip the top of the donut into the butter, followed by dipping into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
    9. Continue process until all donuts have been thoroughly coated. Serve and enjoy!

    perfectly sweetened donuts with cinnamon and sugar

    Buttermilk Substitute With Vinegar

    Not everyone keeps buttermilk around the house, but it is easy to substitute if you cannot make a run to the store. I know how it is when that donut craving hits! So instead, you can use 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir it and let stand for 5 minutes. Then you’re all set!

    How to store baked donuts

    These donuts are best enjoyed the same day, however, if you need to store them, let them cool completely. Place them in an airtight container and store them at room temperature. They will keep for 2-3 days.

    You can also freeze them for up to 2 months. To defrost, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm up in the microwave.

    Top Tips for the ULTIMATE Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    • If you like your donuts extra sweet, coat both sides of the donut in cinnamon sugar. If you prefer not too sweet, only dip one side.
    • Make sure to coat the donuts while they’re still warm. The coating sticks much easier when warm.
    • If you don’t have a pastry bag, just use a zippered plastic bag and cut the tip off.

    Are Baked Donuts Healthy?

    I can’t exactly call them “healthy”, however, they are much healthier than fried donuts! Not using the oil reduces the amount of fat in these donuts significantly. Hence why I mentioned above to go ahead and grab that second donut.

    cinnamon sugar donuts that are baked, not fried

    More donut recipes:

    Incredible Apple Cider Donuts– melt in your mouth, cinnamon sugar-coated apple donuts that everyone will love!

    Pumpkin Coffee Cake Donuts– if you love pumpkin and coffee cake, you have to try these baked pumpkin donuts!

    Baked Chocolate Glazed Donuts– these are moist and tender, with tons of incredible chocolate flavor throughout.

    Original Coffee Cake Donuts– these combine two favorites into one Heavenly treat that is sure to make any mouth water! Enjoy for breakfast or as a snack!

     

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    Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Recipe

    Recipe by: Kristin
    HOMEMADE Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts recipe that is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes.  These simple and extra soft donuts taste just like donuts from your favorite bakery! 
    3.71 from 116 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 22 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Servings 6
    Calories 264 kcal

    Equipment

    • Donut Tray
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup flour
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ⅓ cup buttermilk
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon melted butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • TOPPING
    • 3 tablespoon melted butter
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon 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!

    Notes

    *Each recipe makes 6 donuts, we always double to have leftovers for the next day!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1donutCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 356mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 296IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheCookinChicks or tag #TheCookinChicks!

    Recipe updated 10/26/2022

     

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    Comments

    1. Trishy says

      July 07, 2020 at 9:39 pm

      We love these!
      Can batter be made night before and baked in the morning?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        July 08, 2020 at 7:25 am

        Absolutely!! That works great! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    2. Lee Gasparro says

      May 16, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      They sound really easy to make. I will have to give them a try. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        May 16, 2020 at 7:11 pm

        Hope you enjoy! Keep me posted!!

        Reply
    3. Lisa says

      February 10, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      Any nutrition information?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 11, 2020 at 8:47 am

        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

        Reply
    4. Chasity says

      February 09, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 09, 2020 at 2:32 pm

        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!

        Reply
    5. Norma Czigler says

      October 07, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      I am going to try your doughnut recipe. These are my favorite kind. Thank you

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 08, 2019 at 7:13 am

        I hope you enjoy, keep me posted!!

        Reply
    6. paula says

      April 25, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      Hi…what can i use if i do not have a donut pan?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        April 26, 2019 at 11:15 am

        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??

        Reply
    7. Marcie says

      March 17, 2019 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      These were super easy to make and oh so delicious!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        March 17, 2019 at 9:56 am

        Yea!! So glad you enjoyed them! Don’t they just melt in your mouth??

        Reply
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