How to Make Doughnut Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Doughnut muffins are a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds - the soft, light texture of a muffin with the sweet, indulgent flavor of a doughnut. These delicious pastries are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack any time of day. With their irresistible combination of cinnamon, sugar, and buttery goodness, doughnut muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar; beat in egg. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir flour into egg mixture alternately with milk. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean. While muffins bake, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Remove muffins from pan and let cool for 5 minutes. While muffins are still warm, roll tops of muffins in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Nutrition

    216 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 152mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 39mg