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Cinnamon Roll Donuts (Baked!)
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Cinnamon Roll Donuts (Baked!)

Cinnamon Roll Donuts are soft baked treats made from a batter combining flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, yogurt, and melted butter. The dough is piped into a donut pan and baked until lightly springy. After cooling, the donuts are dipped into a vanilla glaze and a thinner cinnamon-flavored icing for a layered, sweet finish. These donuts balance tender crumb with warm spices, offering a baked alternative to traditional fried cinnamon rolls.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 36 donuts
Calories: 88 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour , sifted and spooned into the cup
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 egg large
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
  • 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons milk , divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray baking spray on a mini donut pan. We are going to use this pan three times, but I only sprayed it once and it was totally fine.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  4. Add the egg, brown sugar, milk, yogurt, melted butter and vanilla into a second bowl and whisk until combined.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Add to a large ziploc bag and cut a tiny bit off the bottom corner.
  7. Pipe into the donut wells, 1/2 to 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for eight minutes, until it just barely springs back when touched.
  9. Let cool on a tray and make the next batch.
  10. Once they are all cooled add the powdered sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk to a small bowl. Mix well.
  11. Separate about 2 tablespoons of the icing and add the cinnamon and add to a small ziploc bag. This cinnamon icing should be a bit thinner, so add in a tiny bit of water/milk if needed.
  12. Dip the donut tops into the glaze and put on tray.
  13. When all dipped, add the cinnamon icing over the donuts to make the cinnamon roll effect.

Notes

  • The donut batter is piped into the pan via a cut corner of a zip-top bag for easy shaping without mess.
  • One coating of baking spray on the donut pan is sufficient even for multiple baking batches.
  • Adjust cinnamon icing thickness with a small amount of water or milk to achieve a smooth drizzle.
  • Donuts are baked at 350°F for about 8 minutes until they just spring back, avoiding overbaking for optimal softness.
  • The recipe was adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction for accuracy in flavor and texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 88mg (4%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36 donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88

% Daily Value*

Calories 88kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.