If you're a fan of doughnuts and muffins, then these doughnut muffins are a perfect match! With a delightful cinnamon-sugar topping, they bring the best of both worlds into one treat.

Light, fluffy muffins with the irresistible flavor of doughnuts will have you coming back for more.

Ingredients You'll Need

Here's what you'll need to make doughnut muffins:

• ⅓ cup shortening

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup white sugar (for the topping)

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the topping)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the muffin pan

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin cups or line them with paper liners to ensure your muffins don't stick.

2. Mix the doughnut muffin batter

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 cup of sugar. Add the egg and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until you have a smooth batter.

3. Bake the muffins

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. While the muffins are baking, prepare the cinnamon-sugar topping by mixing the remaining ½ cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.

4. Roll in cinnamon sugar

Once the muffins are done, remove them from the pan and let them cool for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll the tops of the muffins in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. This adds a sweet, crunchy texture that makes them taste just like doughnuts!

Enjoy Your Delicious Doughnut Muffins!

These doughnut muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with a cup of coffee. Their warm, sweet flavor is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Serve them fresh, and you'll have a treat that's loved by everyone!