These Grandma’s Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins are soft, tender, and packed with cozy flavor. They’re baked—not fried—giving you all the joy of a classic cinnamon sugar donut in easy muffin form. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these nostalgic treats are quick to make and hard to resist!
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
