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Easy Cinnamon Apple Donut Muffins

Delightful muffins bursting with juicy apple pieces and generously coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for autumn.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups milk can substitute yogurt for creamier texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and diced) use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor
For Coating
  • 0.5 cups cinnamon-sugar mixture for coating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and eggs until well combined. Then, mix in the vanilla extract and milk.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the diced apples into the muffin batter.
  6. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Once baked and golden, remove the muffins from the oven and brush them with melted butter. Roll the muffins in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for that sweet, crunchy finish.
Cooling
  1. Let them cool for a few minutes and then enjoy the warm, delicious cinnamon apple goodness!

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze them for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying.