Description
These Mini Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bites are a delightful treat combining tender, fluffy baked donuts coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, they offer the classic flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a light buttery touch, all baked to perfection in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Donut Batter
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- â…“ cup vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Place the oven rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, egg, oil, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently whisk in the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until just combined, making sure the batter is mostly lump-free but not overmixed.
- Prepare Mini Muffin Pans: Spray two mini muffin pans (36 wells total) with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup.
- Bake the Donuts: Place both pans on the center rack and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the donuts have risen and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep them tender.
- Melt Butter: While the donuts bake, melt the salted butter in a small bowl and set aside for the coating process.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Seal and shake well to combine thoroughly.
- Coat the Donuts: After baking, allow the donuts to cool for a few minutes. Dip each donut into the melted butter, coating it lightly and wiping off excess butter so the coating stays light.
- Toss in Cinnamon Sugar: Place about 6 donuts at a time into the cinnamon sugar bag, seal, and gently shake to coat evenly. Remove, tap off excess sugar, and repeat with remaining donuts.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once all donuts are coated, serve immediately and enjoy these warm, fluffy cinnamon sugar bites.
Notes
- Do not overbake the donuts to maintain their soft, tender texture.
- You can substitute whole milk with 2% or almond milk if preferred.
- Use avocado oil as a healthier oil alternative if desired.
- Make sure to coat the donuts lightly with butter so the cinnamon sugar clings well but doesn’t become soggy.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat in a warm oven for best results.
