Description
These Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or snacks. They are soft, fluffy, and coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, combining the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a bite-sized baked donut hole.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup International Delight Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee (or milk)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan or line it with non-stick spray to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the iced coffee (or milk), Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Form Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Fill Mini Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Donut Holes: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the donut holes bake, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl for coating.
- Coat Donut Holes: As soon as the donut holes come out of the oven, brush them all over with the melted butter, then immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the coated donut holes to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use iced coffee for a subtle caramel coffee flavor or substitute with milk if preferred.
- Ensure melted butter is cooled slightly before mixing to prevent cooking the egg in the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donut holes tender and fluffy.
- If you don't have a mini muffin pan, you can use a donut hole or cake pop baking pan.
- These donut holes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt and egg with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
