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    Published: May 19, 2021 · Modified: Mar 18, 2023 by Ellie Haley · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

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    a close up of a cinnamon sugar donut balanced on the edge of a dish. It says cinnamon sugar donuts across the top

    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts have a fluffy baked cinnamon donut base and are rolled in cinnamon sugar for a simple but delicious donut. These donuts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack!

    a cinnamon sugar donut placed on the edge of a white dish

    Baked donuts are one of my favorite treats to make. They are so easy, healthier than fried donuts, and full of flavor.

    If you're looking for more easy and delicious donut recipes check out S'mores Donuts, Blueberry Donuts, or Banana Donuts.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • Storage Tips
    • More Recipes You'll Love
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are so easy to throw together for a fun snack or a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.
    • From the time you gather all of your ingredients until you are eating these delicious donuts is less than thirty minutes.
    • Baked donuts are healthier than fried donuts. You skip all of the oil, making these donuts better for you!
    • These donuts are made without yeast, so you don't have to wait around for them to rise.

    Ingredients

    all of the ingredients laid out in glass bowl and labeled on a grey background
    • Measuring the all-purpose flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out. If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
    • Light brown sugar adds flavor and a softer texture to the final product.
    • Salt is a must in baked goods. It will help to balance out the sweetness and improve the overall flavor.
    • Baking powder will help the baked donuts to rise.
    • Ground Cinnamon will add flavor to the donuts.
    • Full-fat sour cream will make the donuts extra moist and fluffy.
    • I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
    • It will be easier to incorporate the egg into the batter if they are at room temperature. 
    • Vanilla extract is a must in baked goods just like salt. Real vanilla adds a better flavor than imitation vanilla.
    • Granulated Sugar will add sweetness to the topping.

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • The sour cream can be substituted for greek yogurt.
    • You can add chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit to these donuts to change up the flavor.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray your donut mold with non-stick spray and set it aside.

    the dry ingredients combined in a glass bowl on a grey background

    STEP 2: In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Be sure there are no lumps.

    the wet ingredients combined in a glass bowl on a grey background

    STEP 3: In a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients.

    the wet and dry ingredients combined into the completed donut batter in a glass bowl on a grey background

    STEP 4: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until they are well combined. The batter will be thick. Spoon or pipe the batter into your molds and fill them up about ¾ of the way to the top.

    STEP 6: Place your donuts in the pre-heated oven. They usually take about 15-17 minutes to bake, but I started checking them around 10 minutes to see if the pan needs to be turned. You’ll know they are finished when you lightly press on a donut and it springs back. Remove from the oven and let the baked cinnamon donuts cool in the molds until cool enough to remove. Then cool the donuts completely before rolling in cinnamon sugar.

    the cinnamon and sugar combined in a glass bowl on a grey background

    STEP 7: In a small bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.

    a close up of a cinnamon sugar donut balanced on the edge of a white dish with other donuts in the background

    STEP 8: When the donuts have mostly cooled roll each donut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat fully.

    Expert Tips

    • Use a silicone mold. There a million donut molds out there, but I prefer silicone molds by a long shot. They make it so easy to remove the donuts after baking.
    • Don't overmix. If you want tender and fluffy donuts make sure you only mix as much as you need to. Overmixing the batter will make the baked donuts tough.
    • Use a piping bag to fill your mold. This is not necessary, but it will give your donuts a much cleaner looked and it's easier to fill the molds this way.
    • Oil the donut mold. A must! Oiling the mold will make it much easier to remove the donuts and clean the molds.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Can I make baked donuts ahead of time?

    I wouldn't recommend it. Donuts are best eaten the same day that they are made. You can, however, make the batter ahead of time, refrigerate it or freeze it (depending on how far ahead of time you are making the donut batter), and then bake the donuts when you are ready to eat them.

    Do baked donuts taste the same as fried donuts?

    Baked donuts are denser and cakier than a fried donut, but they don't lack any flavor.

    cinnamon sugar donuts lined up in a white dish

    Storage Tips

    Room Temperature

    Cinnamon sugar donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, though they are really best the day they are baked.

    Refrigerator

    If stored correctly in an airtight container the donuts can last up to 1 week in the fridge.

    Freezer

    If stored correctly in an airtight container the donuts can last up to 2 months in the freezer.

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    Recipe

    a close up of a cinnamon sugar donut balanced on the edge of a white dish with other donuts in the background

    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts have a fluffy baked cinnamon donut base and are rolled in cinnamon sugar for a simple but delicious donut. These donuts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack!
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 17 minutes mins
    Total Time 27 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 donuts
    Calories 188 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Cinnamon Donut:

    • 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup (107 grams) light brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup (114 grams) full-fat sour cream
    • 2 ½ tablespoons (35 grams) unsalted butter melted
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

    • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    For Cinnamon Donuts:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray your donut mold with non-stick spray and set aside.
    • In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
    • In a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients, make sure the melted butter has cooled or it will curdle the sour cream and cook the egg.
    • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until they are well combined. The dough will be much thicker than you think it will be, so don’t be alarmed. Also, be sure not to overmix your dough or your baked donuts will be tough.
    • Spoon or pipe the batter into your molds and fill them up to the top. If you’re using a silicone mold, place it on a cookie sheet before you put them in the oven, this will make it easier to get them in and out of the oven.
    • Place your donuts in the pre-heated oven. They usually take about 15-17 minutes to bake, but I started checking them around 10 minutes to see if the pan needs to be turned. You’ll know they are finished when you lightly press on a donut and it springs back.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove from pan and allow to cool.

    For Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

    • In a small bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.

    For Assembly:

    • When the donuts have mostly cooled roll each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat fully.

    Notes

    • The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
    • Use a silicone mold. There a million donut molds out there, but I prefer silicone molds by a long shot. They make it so easy to remove the donuts after baking.
    • Don't overmix. If you want tender and fluffy donuts make sure you only mix as much as you need to. Overmixing the batter will make the baked donuts tough.
    • Use a piping bag to fill your mold. This is not necessary, but it will give your donuts a much cleaner looked and it's easier to fill the molds this way.
    • Oil the donut mold. A must! Oiling the mold will make it much easier to remove the donuts and clean the molds.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1donutCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3.2gFat: 7.2gSaturated Fat: 4.3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 15.5gCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword baked donuts, cinnamon baked donuts, cinnamon sugar, cinnamon sugar donuts, coffee baked donuts
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kelly says

      June 09, 2021 at 7:57 pm

      Made these today, loved them!

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        June 09, 2021 at 7:59 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    2. Angie says

      June 11, 2021 at 11:44 am

      Made them super easy to do. Only made 4 could be my mold but 100/10. I woUld make again

      Reply
    3. Rachel says

      October 20, 2021 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Loved these donuts!
      Super easy and quick to make.
      I had never made donuts and they turned out PERFECT
      I will be making these again sometime
      ❤️

      Reply
    4. Caylee says

      October 26, 2021 at 7:47 pm

      Hello! These look amazing! I was wondering how far These can be made in advance? How should they be stored? ThAnks!

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        October 26, 2021 at 7:50 pm

        I would make them the day you want to serve them! You could make the batter ahead of time, pipe it into the molds, put it in the fridge or freezer and then bake before you’re ready to serve. You can store them in an airtight container

        Reply
    5. Delores says

      October 31, 2021 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      Made these this morning. Absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making them again.

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        October 31, 2021 at 9:06 am

        So so glad to hear this! Thanks for the review!

        Reply
    6. Hailey Johnson says

      February 12, 2022 at 9:59 am

      EASY AND DELICIOUS!!! I loved making these with my 3yO! I will be coming back to these ❤️

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        February 12, 2022 at 9:59 am

        Yay!! So glad y’all enjoyed them!

        Reply
    7. Cyndi says

      March 17, 2022 at 2:32 am

      In the ingredIEnt pictures is shows vanilla as an ingredient. But nowhere in the list of ingredients is in included? Do you use it or not?

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        March 17, 2022 at 11:05 am

        So sorry about that! The recipe has been updated to include the vanilla

        Reply
    8. Michelle says

      May 25, 2022 at 11:34 pm

      4 stars
      This was my first time making donuts. I filled The Molds too much, but other than that they turned out amazingly well. I will make them Again and will Adjust how much i Fill the pan.

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        May 26, 2022 at 6:05 am

        Yay! So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    9. Alex says

      August 22, 2022 at 7:40 am

      The baked doughnut recipes on the site are to die for! I made the blueberry ones the other day and the cinnamon sugar ones today. Easy and delicious, definitely a new staple recipe in our home.

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        August 22, 2022 at 7:42 am

        Thank you for the kind words!

        Reply
    10. Anonymous says

      October 26, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      Can these be made with c sugar in of br sugar?

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        October 26, 2022 at 3:12 pm

        I’ve never tried it so I can’t say 100% that it would work but I don’t see why it wouldn’t!

        Reply
    11. Anonymous says

      January 15, 2023 at 10:52 pm

      I made these, OMG, delicious!! I've never made or have ever had a baked DONUts, these are delicious, you need to try them!!

      Reply
    12. Deb says

      January 15, 2023 at 10:54 pm

      I made these, OMG, delicious!! I've never made or have ever had a baked DONUts, these are delicious, you need to try them!!

      Reply

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