Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

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

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.

More Donut Recipes:

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

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Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

9 mins

Total Time

19 mins

 

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

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cinnamon sugar donuts

Servings: 6 donuts

Calories: 198 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

for the donuts:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 2 Tablespoons
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 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

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Spray donut pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, egg and oil.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Place the batter in a ziploc bag and close. Snip one corner of the bag.
7. Pipe the batter out into the prepared pan, filling the donut cavities 2/3 full.
8. 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.
9. Cool the donuts in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer onto a cooling rack.
10. Cool completely before coating.
11. In a shallow dish, mix together sugar and cinnamon.
12. Place the melted butter in another shallow dish.
13. Dip each donut (the lighter side) in butter, then in cinnamon sugar. Place back on the rack to cool.

Recipe Notes

1. You can easily double the recipe. You will need 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and 3/4 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 Facts

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 38mg13%

Sodium 71mg3%

Potassium 113mg3%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 173IU3%

Calcium 61mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.