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Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Recipe

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Delight in these warm, fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts that combine a tender baked or fried dough with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these donuts are easy to make and bursting with comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Donuts:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan if you plan to bake the donuts. This ensures they won’t stick and will have a nice shape when done.
  2. Prepare the Donut Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
  3. Form the Donuts: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full. If frying, use a piping bag to pipe donut shapes onto parchment paper to shape them before frying.
  4. Bake or Fry the Donuts: For baking, place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. For frying, heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C), then carefully drop donuts into the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. Coat the Donuts: Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. While the donuts are warm, brush each one with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated, allowing the sweet coating to stick perfectly.
  6. Serve: Serve the donuts warm and enjoy their comforting cinnamon sugar flavor right away.

Notes

  • You can either bake or fry these donuts depending on your preference for a lighter or crispier texture.
  • If baking, use a donut pan for perfect shapes; if frying, piping the batter helps maintain the donut shape.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
  • Brush the donuts with butter while warm to help the cinnamon sugar coating adhere well.
  • Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature and reheat gently before serving.

Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, baked donuts, fried donuts, cinnamon sugar coating, homemade donuts, easy dessert, breakfast treat

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