Quick and easy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are soft and fluffy with a buttery, cinnamon sugar coating that melts in your mouth! Whether you're serving with breakfast, enjoying with an afternoon cup of coffee or adding to your dessert table, these adorable donut muffins are sure to be a hit!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin pan (I prefer silicone) with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sugar and beat on medium speed until blended and creamy, another 1 to 2 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and thick.
With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three additions and the milk in two additions, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until the flour is incorporated and the batter looks smooth.
Scoop batter into mini muffin pan (a small cookie scoop works great).
Bake until tops feel firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 12 minutes. Cool cupcakes about 5 minutes in the pan, then carefully transfer cupcakes onto cooling rack.
Coating
Melt butter in a bowl and set aside. In another bowl combine sugar and ground cinnamon.
One at a time, roll each cupcake in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar.
Set on a cooling rack and wait about 20 minutes. The flavor gets better as the cupcakes absorb the butter and cinnamon sugar. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage InformationLeftover muffins should be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.To freeze, let cool completely and transfer to a freezer safe, airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.To make in advance, prepare the batter a day in advance, cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before baking.