Making mini cinnamon roll-baked doughnuts is a delightful and flavorful treat. The recipe combines the delicious taste of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of doughnuts. Here's a step-by-step guide to making them:
Ingredients:
For the doughnuts:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini doughnut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, plain yogurt, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
In a small bowl, prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until it forms a smooth paste.
Fill a piping bag (or a small plastic bag with the corner snipped off) with the doughnut batter. Pipe the batter into each cavity of the mini doughnut pan, filling each cavity about halfway.
Add a small dollop of the cinnamon swirl on top of the doughnut batter in each cavity. Then, use a toothpick or a small knife to gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the doughnut batter.
Bake the mini cinnamon roll-baked doughnuts in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth glaze consistency.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled mini cinnamon roll-baked doughnuts.
Enjoy your delightful mini cinnamon roll-baked doughnuts!
These mini doughnuts are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. The combination of cinnamon swirl and glaze makes them truly irresistible. Enjoy!