Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (No Frying!)

Craving donuts without the mess of deep frying? These Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are soft, fluffy, and coated in a delicious layer of sweet cinnamon sugar — all without touching a drop of oil! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack, they’re easy to make and even easier to devour.

Ingredients:

For the donuts:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1/2 tsp lemon juice)

• 1 large egg

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cinnamon sugar coating:

• 1/4 cup melted butter

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan (or use a muffin tin if needed).

2. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.

3. Mix wet ingredients:
   In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

4. Combine and fill:
   Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until combined. Do not overmix. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

5. Bake:
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched lightly. Let cool for 2–3 minutes, then remove from the pan.

6. Coat with cinnamon sugar:
   While donuts are still warm, brush each with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.

7. Serve and enjoy:
   These donuts are best enjoyed fresh and warm, but they’ll stay soft for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

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