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Cozy Apple Cider Donut Muffins

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These cozy apple cider donut muffins feature a soft, tender crumb soaked in real apple cider and a cinnamon sugar coating that creates a warm, autumn-inspired treat perfect for cozy mornings or last-minute get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, beat the granulated sugar and melted butter together until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the apple cider and vanilla extract to the wet mixture.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. While baking, mix the cinnamon sugar coating by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl.
  9. When muffins are done, let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. While muffins are still warm, brush each with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
  11. Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use fresh apple cider for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend containing xanthan gum. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and use a plant-based milk alternative if needed. Brush muffins with melted butter while warm to help cinnamon sugar coating stick. Avoid overmixing batter to keep muffins tender.

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