Description
Delight in these simple cinnamon sugar heart doughnuts—a batch of 12 irresistibly soft, baked treats coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend. Made with basic pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection, these doughnuts are perfect for a cozy breakfast or a charming snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Doughnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the doughnuts evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Whisk together until well blended to distribute the cinnamon and leavening agent evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the milk, egg, and melted butter to the dry mixture. Stir gently until the batter is just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender doughnut texture.
- Prepare Molds: Pour the batter into heart-shaped doughnut molds, filling each cavity about three-quarters full to allow room for rising without overflow.
- Bake Doughnuts: Place the molds in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the doughnuts turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Mix Coating: While the doughnuts bake, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the doughnuts from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes until warm but easy to handle, ensuring the coating will stick without melting sugar into the dough.
- Coat Doughnuts: Roll each warm doughnut in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. The warmth helps the sugar adhere and enhances the sweet cinnamon flavor.
- Serve: Serve the heart-shaped cinnamon sugar doughnuts immediately for the best taste and texture. Enjoy with your favorite beverage!
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep doughnuts light and fluffy.
- If you don’t have heart-shaped molds, regular doughnut pans or silicone molds of any shape will work.
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter.
- The doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat briefly in the oven or microwave before coating if storing overnight.
