Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
Make the Muffin Batter:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter; it should be lumpy.
Bake the Muffins:
Fill the Muffin Tin:
Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Bake:
Bake the muffins for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar:
In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
Coat the Muffins:
Once the muffins have cooled just slightly, brush each muffin with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated evenly.
Serve these Grandma’s Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins warm for a delicious, sweet treat! They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy! ☕🍩