Description
Delight in these Mini Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bites—soft, fluffy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend. Perfectly portioned and baked to golden perfection, they make a delicious treat for breakfast, dessert, or any time craving strikes.
Ingredients
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Donut Batter
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- â…“ cup vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Place the oven rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking of the donut bites.
- Prepare Donut Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, egg, vegetable oil, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually whisk in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until just combined, ensuring most lumps are incorporated without overmixing.
- Prepare Muffin Pans: Spray two mini muffin pans (36 wells total) with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Scoop Batter: Using a spoon or small scoop, fill each muffin cup with about 1 ½ tablespoons of batter, portioning evenly.
- Bake the Donut Bites: Place both pans on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the donuts have risen and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep them moist.
- Prepare Butter Coating: While donuts bake, melt the salted butter in a small bowl and set aside.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag and shake to blend thoroughly.
- Coat Donuts: Once the donuts are slightly cooled, dip each donut individually into the melted butter, allowing excess butter to drip off, then place about 6 donuts into the zip-top bag with cinnamon sugar. Seal and gently shake to coat each donut evenly.
- Serve: Remove donut bites from the bag, tap off extra sugar coating, and serve warm for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Do not overbake the donuts; they bake quickly and should remain soft.
- Use whole milk for the best texture, but you can substitute with 2% milk if preferred.
- Ensure to spray the muffin pans well to avoid sticking as these donuts are delicate.
- The cinnamon sugar coating can be adjusted to taste by varying the cinnamon amount.
- These donut bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.
