Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery paradise with these mouthwatering Baked Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donuts that are so addictively delicious, you won't be able to stop at just one! Imagine biting into a warm, soft mini donut coated in sweet, fragrant cinnamon sugar - a treat that's not just a dessert, but a moment of pure culinary bliss. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast treat, a delightful afternoon snack, or a crowd-pleasing party dessert, these mini donuts are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 24-cavity mini donut pan with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring each cavity is thoroughly coated.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined and no lumps remain.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and large egg until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the batter into each mini donut cavity, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, gently remove them from the pan and place on a wire rack.
- While still warm, prepare a coating mixture of 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Lightly brush each donut with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. These mini donuts are best enjoyed on the same day they are made.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense donuts. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Invest in a good quality non-stick mini donut pan for easy release and perfect shapes.
- Use a piping bag or zip-top bag for neat, precise filling of donut cavities.
- Check donuts a minute early - oven temperatures can vary, and you want golden, not burnt edges.
- Roll donuts in cinnamon sugar while they're still warm for the best sugar adhesion.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a quick substitute by adding 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar to 1/2 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 80kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 1g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg
