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Brown Butter Apple Cider Donut Muffins Easy Cinnamon Sugar Recipe

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Cozy brown butter apple cider donut muffins with a cinnamon sugar coating that deliver a tender crumb and rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for quick, comforting breakfasts or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) apple cider
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large apple (about 1 cup), grated (firm variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • Cinnamon sugar topping: 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and begins to brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat immediately and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease with nonstick spray.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Grate the apple and set aside.
  5. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until smooth, then stir in browned butter, apple cider, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Fold in grated apple carefully, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. While baking, mix cinnamon sugar topping (1/4 cup sugar + 2 tsp cinnamon).
  10. When muffins come out of the oven, optionally brush with melted butter, then roll each muffin in cinnamon sugar to coat.
  11. Transfer muffins to a cooling rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully over medium heat to avoid burning. Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith and grate finely for best texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender. Roll muffins in cinnamon sugar immediately after baking for best coating. Muffins keep moist due to apple cider. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free vanilla extract.

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