Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins

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Deliciously soft and perfectly sweet, these Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins are a delightful bite-sized treat that captures the essence of classic powdered donuts, but in a muffin form. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these muffins are super easy to whip up and have a tender crumb with a light and airy coating of powdered sugar. Here’s why you’ll love making these!

Tender, Sweet, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth Muffins

These Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins have all the flavors you crave from a traditional powdered sugar donut but in an easy-to-make muffin form. They’re fluffy on the inside, with a buttery sweetness that’s balanced perfectly with the light dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Best of all, they’re perfect for any occasion!

Soft and tender inside, these mini muffins are wonderfully easy to prepare. With a few simple ingredients, you can achieve bakery-quality mini donuts at home without the need for frying. The recipe creates light, airy muffins that have the perfect texture to absorb the rich butter and sugary coating. Plus, the aroma that fills your kitchen while baking is absolutely irresistible!

So, if you’ve been craving donuts but don’t want to mess with a fryer, this recipe gives you the best of both worlds — easy muffins with the classic powdered sugar donut flavor.

Simple to Make, Delicious to Eat

These muffins come together with minimal effort and simple ingredients. You’ll only need to mix, bake, and coat with powdered sugar to enjoy these donut-inspired muffins that are so satisfying, they’re hard to resist.

Ingredients for Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins

To make these delicious Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins, you only need a handful of basic ingredients. Each one plays a crucial role in creating the perfect soft and fluffy texture, as well as the irresistible sweet coating.

• Unsalted Butter – You’ll need softened unsalted butter (71g) for both the muffin batter and the coating. The butter adds moisture and rich flavor to the muffins, while also helping the powdered sugar stick to the tops.
• Granulated Sugar – This provides the sweetness to the muffins and helps create a tender crumb when combined with the butter.
• Egg – One large egg at room temperature will help bind the ingredients together and add structure to the muffins.
• Pure Vanilla Extract – Just a teaspoon of vanilla extract will give the muffins a subtle, delicious flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness.
• All-Purpose Flour – Make sure to spoon and level 1 ½ cups (190g) of all-purpose flour. It creates the base for the muffin and gives them their fluffy texture.
• Baking Powder – You’ll need 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder to give these muffins the perfect rise.
• Ground Cinnamon – A ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon adds a touch of warmth and depth of flavor to the batter.
• Salt – Just a ½ teaspoon of salt balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor.
• Milk – At room temperature, ½ cup (120ml) of milk adds moisture and makes the batter smooth and easy to work with.

Coating Ingredients

• Unsalted Butter – You’ll need 3 tablespoons (43g) of melted butter to dip the muffins in. It helps the powdered sugar adhere and adds richness.
• Confectioners’ Sugar – One cup (120g) of confectioners’ sugar is used to coat the muffins. This creates the classic powdered sugar donut coating, giving the muffins their sweet, delicate finish.

How to Make Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins

Making these powdered sugar donut muffins is a simple process. The batter comes together quickly, and the coating is equally easy to apply, giving you delicious mini muffins in no time!

1. Prepare the muffin pan: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (177°C) and spraying a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside to use later.
2. Mix the wet ingredients: Using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar on high speed until light and creamy (about 2 minutes). Then, reduce the speed to medium and add the egg and vanilla extract. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to fully combine the ingredients.
3. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Beat until just combined. The batter will be thick, but that’s normal.
4. Spoon into the muffin pan: Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each well about ⅔ full. You’ll want to make sure they’re evenly filled to ensure consistent baking.
5. Bake: Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. When lightly poked, the donut muffins should bounce back. Let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.

Once you’ve baked your muffins, it’s time for the best part: coating them in butter and powdered sugar!

How to Coat and Finish Your Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins

Now that your Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins are baked and cooling, it’s time to give them that signature powdered sugar coating. This step is what transforms these mini muffins into delicious donut-inspired treats, with a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness and a buttery finish. Here’s how to coat them perfectly:

1. Prepare the Butter and Sugar: While the muffins are cooling for about 5 minutes in the pan, melt the butter for the coating. You can do this by microwaving 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl or by melting it over low heat on the stove. In a separate medium-sized bowl, pour the confectioners’ sugar (1 cup/120g) for coating the muffins.
2. Dip in Butter: Once the muffins have cooled slightly, but are still warm, take each muffin and lightly dunk the top and sides into the melted butter. The warm muffins will absorb the butter, which not only adds richness but also helps the powdered sugar adhere better.
3. Coat with Powdered Sugar: After dipping in the butter, immediately submerge the muffin in the bowl of confectioners’ sugar. Roll the muffin around to generously coat the entire surface with powdered sugar. This will give the muffins their classic “powdered donut” appearance. Set each coated muffin upright on a cooling rack.
4. Repeat for All Muffins: Continue dipping and coating each muffin in the butter and powdered sugar until all muffins are completely covered. You may need to roll them in the sugar more than once to get an even and thick coating.

Serving and Storing Your Donut Muffins

These Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins taste the best when eaten fresh on the same day, as the sugar coating is at its fluffiest and the muffins are at their softest. However, if you do have leftovers:

• Storage at Room Temperature: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.
• Storage in the Refrigerator: You can store the muffins in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, but note that the powdered sugar may dissolve slightly as they chill.

Extra Tips for Perfect Donut Muffins

• For the lightest, fluffiest muffins, be careful not to overmix the batter once you add the dry ingredients to the wet. Overmixing can make the muffins dense.
• Always make sure the muffins have cooled slightly before coating them, as too much heat can cause the powdered sugar to melt into the butter rather than sticking on the surface.
• Feel free to double-dip the muffins in powdered sugar if you prefer a thicker, sweeter coating.

Enjoy your soft, fluffy Mini Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins with a cup of coffee, tea, or just as a delightful snack on their own!

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