Found everywhere from donut shops to gas station shelves (and now in your kitchen), the Cinnamon Sugar donut is a true classic.

It’s probably the easiest of all the donuts to make, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t one of the best tasting. This classic doesn’t have to be fancy to be delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 11⁄3 cups all purpose flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 3⁄4 cup whole milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

FOR TOPPING

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

How to make

• If using an electric donut maker, preheat according to manufacturer’s instructions. If using donut pans, preheat oven to 350°F and grease donut pans.
• In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg and sugar, then add milk, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined. Gently stir in the flour mixture, stirring until there are no lumps.
• If using mini donut pans: Carefully fill each donut indentation 3⁄4 full. Bake for 7–9 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Remove donuts from pan and transfer to a cooling rack. If using an electric mini donut maker: Carefully fill each donut indentation 3⁄4
• Bake according to manufacturer’s instructions or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Remove donuts from appliance, and transfer to a cooling rack.
• Toss together cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl. While donuts are still hot, quickly dip them in melted butter and coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Donuts are best when warm, and they do not store well, so serve immediately.