Ingredients
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Gathering ingredients for these muffins is as easy as a Sunday morning. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2% works best)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
And for that scrumptious cinnamon sugar coating:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
If you’re missing an ingredient, fear not! You can swap out the milk for almond milk if you’re dairy-free, or use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil for a slightly different flavor profile.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. This dry mix is your muffin base.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Melt the butter in a separate bowl.
- Once muffins are baked, let them cool for a few minutes. Then, brush the tops with melted butter and dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
Personal tip: To keep the muffins moist and fluffy, never overmix your batter. Trust me, I’ve learned this the hard way in my own kitchen experiments!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins, recipe, cooking, food
