Description
Sweet, irresistible apple donut mini muffins bring classic comfort baking to delightful bite-sized perfection. Cinnamon-kissed treats promise a warm, nostalgic embrace of homemade goodness you’ll savor with each delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Leavening and Binding Agents:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
Coating/Topping:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk to create a smooth, consistent batter.
- Gently fold diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout without overmixing.
- Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cavity approximately 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While still warm, combine powdered sugar and additional cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Gently roll each mini muffin in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating evenly for a delightful sweet finish.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying the delicate apple-cinnamon flavor and tender texture.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing to keep muffins tender and light, as excessive stirring can develop gluten and create dense, tough textures.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent baking throughout the mini muffins.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets, maintaining the same measurement ratios.
- Use alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a lower-refined sugar option, adjusting liquid ingredients slightly to compensate for moisture differences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg