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    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    Published: Sep 26, 2014 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 11 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are soft and fluffy, baked, not fried and coated with cinnamon sugar. 

    These donuts are a favorite around here, along with the Glazed Chocolate Donuts and the Mini Donut Muffins.

    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts stacked on a plate.

    CINNAMON SUGAR DONUTS

    They are fluffy, soft and so easy! You can have from-scratch donuts done in under 20 minutes! Then coat them in cinnamon sugar and devour. I know they are a classic type of donut, but that's just one more reason to save this recipe so you can make them whenever craving hits.

    Ingredients Needed:

    • all-purpose flour
    • sugar
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • buttermilk
    • egg
    • vegetable or canola oil
    • butter
    • cinnamon

    How to make Cinnamon Sugar Donuts?

    • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together dry ingredients.
    • In a large measuring cup, whisk together wet ingredients.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Do not overmix.
    • Place the batter in a ziploc bag and close. Snip one corner of the bag.
    • Pipe the batter out into the prepared pan.
    • Bake the donuts for 8 to 9 minutes.
    • Cool completely before coating.
    • In a shallow dish, mix together sugar and cinnamon.
    • Place the melted butter in another shallow dish.
    • Dip each donut (the lighter side) in butter, then in cinnamon sugar. Place back on the rack to cool.

    How to store them?

    To prevent drying out, I recommend storing these donuts in a ziploc bag or a container with lid. They stay fresh for up to 3 days.

    Can I freeze these donuts?

    Yes! After baking, cool the donuts completely. Then place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or on the counter, then heat up in a microwave or oven. Dip in butter and cinnamon sugar just before serving.

    Cinnamon Sugar Coated Donuts

    More Donut Recipes:

    • Glazed Chocolate Donuts
    • Maple Glazed Donuts
    • Peanut Butter Glazed Chocolate Donuts

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Baking Category.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts stacked on a plate.

    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    Author: Anna
    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are soft and fluffy, baked, not fried and coated with cinnamon sugar. 
    4 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 9 mins
    Total Time 19 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 donuts
    Calories 198 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    for the donuts:

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar + 2 Tablespoons
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup buttermilk + 2 Tablespoons
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 Tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

    for the coating:

    • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 Tablespoons ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
    • Spray donut pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a large measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, egg and oil.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Do not overmix.
    • Place the batter in a ziploc bag and close. Snip one corner of the bag.
    • Pipe the batter out into the prepared pan, filling the donut cavities ⅔ full.
    • Bake the donuts for 8 to 9 minutes (for me the magic number was 9). The bottom of the donuts should be golden brown and the tops should be light.
    • Cool the donuts in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer onto a cooling rack.
    • Cool completely before coating.
    • In a shallow dish, mix together sugar and cinnamon.
    • Place the melted butter in another shallow dish.
    • Dip each donut (the lighter side) in butter, then in cinnamon sugar. Place back on the rack to cool.

    Notes

    1. You can easily double the recipe. You will need ¾ cup of granulated sugar and ¾ cup of buttermilk.
    2. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. innasmommy says

      February 26, 2023 at 6:29 pm

      4 stars
      Great recipe but I thought the cinnamon sugar came out too dark for me. Still, it tasted fantastic! Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Hailey S says

      December 06, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      I've made these a number of times and they are so great!
      I'm wondering how they freeze? Would you recommend freezing before doing the sugar coating?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 19, 2022 at 9:49 pm

        Hi Hailey! The donuts can be frozen. Yes, I would coat them with cinnamon sugar just before serving. I hope this helps!

        Reply
    3. Tami says

      January 07, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      Hi! I absolutely love Cinnamon sugar donuts, and when I saw these ones, I immediately wanted to try. They look amazing! My only question is, do you have any recommendations for substitutes for buttermilk and applesauce? Thanks so much!

      Reply
    4. Psyche says

      November 30, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Hi! Thanks for sharing your recipe. I made this today, except I made it vegan -- using water (instead of buttermilk) and applesauce (instead of egg). I have no oven, so my only option was frying. The dough/batter was too wet for frying but the fried doughnuts were really delicious!

      Reply
    5. Matea says

      September 26, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      These are like snickerdoodle donuts! How delicious is *that*!

      Reply
    6. Kate@Diethood says

      September 26, 2014 at 9:55 am

      Now I want a mini donut pan! AAAAND a dozen of these beauties! I love 'em thiiiiiis much!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        September 26, 2014 at 11:14 am

        Let's trade! I'll take your pumpkin donuts for these! 🙂

        Reply
        • Katerina says

          September 26, 2014 at 12:04 pm

          In a heartbeat!!! High-Five!! 😀 xo

          Reply
    7. Trisha says

      September 26, 2014 at 8:10 am

      Yes these look awesome!

      I love cinnamon sugar donuts from the cider mill, and re-creating them this way sounds so fun! I can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        September 26, 2014 at 11:14 am

        Thank you, Trisha!

        Reply

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