Old-Fashioned Donut Muffins
These Old-Fashioned Donut Muffins offer a delightful blend of cakey texture and warm spice, reminiscent of classic donuts, but in an easy-to-make muffin form. A simple glaze adds the perfect touch of sweetness.
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Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter, room temperature | 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) |
| Vegetable oil | 1/4 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Baking powder | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Nutmeg | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Flour | 2 2/3 cups |
| Milk | 1 cup |
For the Glaze:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter, melted | 3 tablespoons |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla | 3/4 teaspoon |
| Hot water | 2 tablespoons |
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line 12 muffin tins with liners.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, oil, and both sugars with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add Eggs and Spices: Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Stir in 1/3 of the flour, followed by 1/3 of the milk. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk, taking care not to overmix.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Divide batter evenly between the lined muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15-17 minutes.
- Cool: Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack while you make the glaze.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and hot water until smooth.
- Glaze the Muffins: Dip the top of each muffin in the glaze, allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl.
- Second Glaze (Optional): Allow the first glaze to harden, then dip the muffins once more for a thicker glaze.
- Serve: Enjoy!
