Super Simple Cinnamon Bun Donuts
These Super Simple Cinnamon Bun Donuts are a delightful treat combining classic flavors with a fun shape!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose baking flour plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk or vanilla almond milk
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or vanilla almond milk for glaze
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease your donut pan with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip the tops of each donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Donut pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cooling Rack
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Freeze unglazed donuts for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen donuts in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before glazing.