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Maple Glazed Donut Muffins
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Maple Glazed Donut Muffins

Soft, cinnamon-spiced muffins baked donut-style and dipped in a real maple glaze while warm.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked donut recipe, donut muffins, fall breakfast muffins, maple glaze, maple glazed donut muffins, maple muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: 2

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • wire cooling rack
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk melted butter and sugar together in a separate bowl, then whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, alternating with buttermilk and maple syrup, mixing just until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Whisk melted butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and salt together until smooth.
  • Dip the top of each warm muffin into the glaze, letting excess drip off, then let set 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store glazed muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Unglazed muffins freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw and glaze fresh before serving.