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Easy Apple Cider Donut Muffins Recipe with Perfect Cinnamon Sugar Crust

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These Easy Apple Cider Donut Muffins feature a tender muffin interior soaked with real apple cider and a perfectly crunchy cinnamon sugar crust, making them a cozy fall treat that’s quick and simple to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup (240ml) apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar mixture for coating:
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and brown sugar.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time into the sugar mixture until smooth. Then stir in melted butter, apple cider, and vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. While muffins bake, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  9. When muffins come out of the oven, let them cool for about 5 minutes until warm but not hot.
  10. Brush each muffin with about 2 tablespoons melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  11. Transfer the coated muffins to a cooling rack to set the crust. Serve warm or slightly cooled.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use real apple cider for authentic flavor. Brush muffins with melted butter while warm before rolling in cinnamon sugar to ensure the crust sticks well. Use an ice cream scoop for consistent muffin sizes. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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