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Baked Snickerdoodle Donuts

Soft, fluffy baked donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, inspired by the classic snickerdoodle cookie.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Donut pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  4. Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla.
  5. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pipe or spoon batter into donut pan, filling 2/3 full.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until donuts spring back when touched.
  8. Cool slightly, then brush donuts with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.

Notes

For best results, coat donuts while still slightly warm so the cinnamon sugar sticks perfectly.