Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffin

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffin recipe that’s soft, fluffy, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar—just like your favorite cake donut in muffin form!

🍩 Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

  • ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

  • ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • ¼ cup melted butter

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin (makes 10–12 muffins).

  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla.

  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients just until mixed—do not overmix.

  5. Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

  6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. Let cool for 5 minutes, then dip each warm muffin top in melted butter, and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

🧁 Tips:

  • Use a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for best texture.

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.

  • These are best enjoyed warm!

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