Cinnamon Sugar Heart Doughnuts
Delightful heart-shaped doughnuts coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Doughnut Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk.
- 2 large eggs Substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Can substitute with coconut oil.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all the ingredients and pre-measuring them to streamline the process.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease your doughnut pan using cooking spray or a brush.
Mixing Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently combine to avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cavity of the greased doughnut pan about 2/3 full with the batter.
Baking
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow doughnuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
Coating
- Mix together sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- While the doughnuts are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. They last up to 2 days at room temperature or a week in the fridge. For freezing, store individually on a baking sheet and then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.