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Apple Cider Donut Muffins

A delightful blend of apple cider and warm spices, these muffins offer a cake-like texture and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for welcoming fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
  • 1/4 cup sugar for coating
  • 2 tsp cinnamon for coating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease or line a muffin pan with paper liners.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, blend the wet ingredients: eggs, melted butter, apple cider, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. While the muffins are cooling, mix 1/4 cup sugar with 2 tsp cinnamon.
  3. Lightly coat each muffin in the cinnamon-sugar mixture once they've cooled for a few minutes.
Serving
  1. Let the muffins cool slightly on a wire rack, then enjoy them warm.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven to restore texture.