Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease muffin cups or line with paper liners. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl beat the egg.  Add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter and mix well to combine.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened, being careful not to over mix.

Step 5

Spoon batter into muffin cups about 1/2 - 3/4 of the way full.  Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.  Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Step 6

For the topping:  In a small bowl mix together the cinnamon and sugar.  In another small bowl melt the 5 Tablespoons of butter.

Step 7

Dip the muffins into the butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.