30-Minute Mini Donut Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar
Tender mini muffins baked golden and transformed into donut-style treats. Dipped in melted margarine and coated with cinnamon sugar while still warm, these bite-sized muffins deliver sweet, spiced flavor with a crispy exterior. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or making ahead for the week.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease 16 mini-muffin cups.
- 2
Mix sugar, melted margarine, milk, baking powder, and flour together without overmixing.
- 3
Fill each mini muffin cup about half full.
- 4
Bake until tops are lightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
While baking, place melted margarine in one bowl and mix sugar with cinnamon in another bowl.
- 6
Cool muffins slightly, remove from cups, dip each in melted margarine, and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- 7
Cool completely before serving.
Tips
Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
Cool muffins just enough to handle safely before coating so cinnamon sugar adheres better.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
Prepare batter and bake up to 1 day ahead. Coat with cinnamon sugar just before serving for best texture.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack or breakfast item.
Common Mistakes
Overmixing the batter causes dense, tough muffins instead of tender crumb.
Letting muffins cool too long before coating prevents cinnamon sugar from adhering properly.