Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup real maple syrup
1 large egg, room temperature
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating: 4 tbsp melted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease two 6-cavity donut pans.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, maple syrup, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe into the prepared donut pans, filling each about 3/4 full.
Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts are golden and spring back when lightly touched.
Step 7: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Step 8: While the donuts are still warm, dip each side into the melted butter, then roll generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
Notes
Use dark maple syrup for a stronger flavor profile. Ensure the donuts are warm when coating so the sugar sticks perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sweet Breakfasts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: donuts, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon sugar, baked donuts, breakfast
