Cinnamon Puffins Muffins or Donuts

Say hello to your new favorite treat: Cinnamon Puffins, the delightful cross between muffins and donuts that brings the best of both worlds to your table! These fluffy, cinnamon-kissed beauties are easy to make and bake in just 15 minutes, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime indulgence. The batter, infused with warm vanilla and a hint of spice, is baked to golden perfection in either a muffin tin or donut pan. But the real magic happens post-bake, with each puffin brushed in melted butter and rolled in a dreamy cinnamon-sugar coating. Best served warm, these pillowy delights are a cozy, sweet treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you call them muffins or donuts, your taste buds will call them irresistible!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted, divided)
• 1 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for coating)
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (for coating)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, 1/4 cup of the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be slightly thick.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin or donut wells, filling each one about two-thirds full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be lightly golden.

Step 7

While the puffins are baking, prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating by combining 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.

Step 8

Once the puffins are done baking, allow them to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack.

Step 9

Brush each puffin lightly with the remaining melted butter using a pastry brush, then roll or dip it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.

Step 10

Serve warm or allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy your homemade Cinnamon Puffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(883.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2776.5

Total Fat 112.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 477.3mg	0%
Sodium 2480.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 408.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 213.6g
Protein 39.9g	0%

Vitamin D 147.4IU	0%
Calcium 466.6mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 771.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 58.2%