Perfectly Mini Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp melted butter (plus more for greasing)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor

For coating:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

1. Preheat your mini doughnut maker (or preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C if using a mini doughnut pan).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
3. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Lightly grease the doughnut maker or mini doughnut pan with butter.
6. Spoon the batter into the molds, filling about 3/4 full.
7. If using a mini doughnut maker: Close the lid and cook for 3–5 minutes until golden.
   If baking in the oven: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden and springy to touch.
8. Let cool slightly. Brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.

Enjoy your warm, fluffy mini doughnuts! 🍩
Let me know if you’d like a chocolate glaze, powdered sugar dusting, or a filled version!