These Apple Cider Donut Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional baked donuts, perfect for a cozy fall breakfast. Infused with apple cider and warm spices, these muffins are rolled in cinnamon sugar for a sweet finish.

This recipe combines the flavors of apple cider and cinnamon, making it an ideal choice for autumn gatherings or as a comforting dessert. Enjoy these spiced treats with a cup of coffee or tea.

Delicious Apple Cider Muffins

These muffins are moist and flavorful, featuring the rich taste of apple cider and a hint of cinnamon. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding a batch of 12 muffins.

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for coating)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar coating)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar coating)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil and reduce it to about 1/2 cup. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the boiled apple cider, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
6. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: While the muffins are baking, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating in a small bowl.
8. Coat Muffins: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Dip the tops of each muffin in melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
9. Serve: Enjoy these apple cider donut muffins warm or at room temperature.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

• Servings: 12 muffins
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 26g