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Easy Apple Cider Donut Muffins Recipe with Perfect Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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Soft, tender apple cider donut muffins coated with a perfect cinnamon sugar crust, offering a cozy, spiced sweetness ideal for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) apple cider, fresh and unsweetened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the apple cider, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes.
  8. While muffins cool, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl and melt the butter for coating.
  9. Brush each muffin top with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container once fully cooled.

Notes

Use fresh, unsweetened apple cider for best flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Coat muffins while warm for the best cinnamon sugar crust. Adjust oven temperature if muffins brown too quickly. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend with xanthan gum if needed. For dairy-free or vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil or dairy-free butter and use a flax egg.

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