Description
These baked cinnamon sugar apple cider doughnut holes are soft, fluffy, and bursting with apple cider flavor. Coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, they’re the perfect fall treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider, reduced to 1/4 cup and cooled
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a small saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and reduced apple cider.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the doughnut holes are still warm, brush them with melted butter and roll them in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the batter.
- Ensure the apple cider is reduced and cooled before adding to the wet ingredients.
- The cinnamon sugar coating will not stick as well if the doughnut holes are completely cooled.
- These are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Desserts, Brunch, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 doughnut hole)
- Calories: 85 calories
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg