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Baked Cinnamon Donuts Doughnuts Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of these easy-to-make baked cinnamon sugar donuts! This recipe delivers a perfectly crispy cinnamon-sugar coating and a tender, fluffy interior. A delightful weekend breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat, these donuts are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, any leftovers freeze beautifully for future enjoyment!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 302.9 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.9 (15 Reviews)
Baked Cinnamon Donuts Doughnuts 88

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Cinnamon Donuts Doughnuts

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0 Nutmeg
  • 0 Mace
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

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How to Make Baked Cinnamon Donuts Doughnuts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together: 1 large egg, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
  5. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  8. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the donuts.
  9. Drizzle melted unsalted butter (about 1 tablespoon) over each donut.
  10. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Enjoy your warm, delicious cinnamon sugar donuts!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

154g

Fat

22g

Carbs

18g

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