Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Twisted Donuts are soft, oven-baked treats coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar layer. Quick and easy to make, they offer nostalgic flavor with a fluffy, golden texture—perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry just until combined—do not overmix.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe into the donut pan, filling each cavity halfway.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and springy. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl for the topping.
- Brush each warm donut with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar until coated.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the donuts soft and airy.
- Customize with chocolate glaze, vanilla icing, or chopped nuts for variety.
- You can bake in a muffin tin if you don’t have a donut pan (increase bake time slightly).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
