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Easy Baked Apple Cider Donut Holes with Cinnamon Sugar

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These easy baked apple cider donut holes are a quick, crowd-pleasing treat infused with warm spices and coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for fall, they offer a lighter alternative to fried donuts with a cozy, comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus extra for rolling
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Optional: a pinch of ground cloves or ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your mini muffin pan well with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar with 4 tablespoons (56g) melted butter until smooth. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated. Stir in ¾ cup (180ml) apple cider.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be a bit lumpy.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about ¾ full (about 24 donut holes).
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The tops should be lightly golden and springy.
  7. While baking, mix ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Optionally add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger.
  8. When baked, remove donut holes from the pan carefully. While still warm, brush each with melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
  9. Transfer coated donut holes to a cooling rack to avoid sogginess. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep donut holes tender and fluffy. Use fresh apple cider for best flavor. Grease the pan well to prevent sticking. Brush with butter before coating to help cinnamon sugar stick better. Coat donut holes while warm for best results. Baking instead of frying reduces mess and calories.

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