Old-Fashioned Donut Muffins
Homemade Old-Fashioned Donut Muffins featuring a tender crumb, classic cinnamon spice, and sweet vanilla glaze. A comforting American treat that’s quick to bake and impossible to resist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
For the Glaze:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
In a large bowl, beat together butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract.
Stir in one-third of the flour, followed by one-third of the milk. Repeat until all flour and milk are incorporated. Do not overmix.
Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool muffins in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and hot water until smooth.
Dip the top of each muffin into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Let glaze set, then dip again for a thicker coating.
Allow glaze to harden before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
Double dipping creates a bakery-style thick glaze.
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Add a cinnamon-sugar coating instead of glaze for a different twist.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/old-fashioned-donut-muffins/
