21 Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Recipes to Delight

Donuts hold a special place in my heart, and I'm sure they're a favorite for you too. There's something incredibly comforting about biting into a freshly baked donut, especially when it’s coated in cinnamon sugar. I’ve gathered 21 baked cinnamon sugar donut recipes to delight your taste buds and bring a smile to your face.

These recipes range from classic takes to creative spins, all guaranteed to make your kitchen smell like a dream and leave you reaching for "just one more." So, grab your mixing bowls and preheat your ovens – it's time to embark on a delicious donut-making adventure!

1. Classic Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Sometimes, nothing beats the original. These classic baked cinnamon sugar donuts are light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fill the donut molds with the batter.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Once cooled, dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

2. Apple Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Combining the flavors of apple pie and donuts in one scrumptious bite!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
2. Mix together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk applesauce, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
5. Pour batter into donut molds.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip the warm donuts in melted butter, then coat with cinnamon sugar.

3. Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts

Perfect for fall, these pumpkin spice donuts are a warm, comforting treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Spoon the batter into the donut pan.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they spring back when touched.
7. Dip in melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar.

4. Chocolate Cinnamon Baked Donuts

For the chocolate lovers, these cinnamon chocolate donuts are irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Fill the donut pan molds.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done.
7. Once cool, dip in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

5. Lemon Cinnamon Baked Donuts

A zesty twist with a citrus tang that complements the cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest.
3. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Spoon the batter into the donut molds.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip in melted butter and then roll in cinnamon sugar.

6. Maple Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Maple syrup adds a rich sweetness to these delightful donuts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk together maple syrup, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Mix the wet ingredients with the dry until just combined.
5. Fill the donut pan evenly.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Once cooled, dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

7. Coconut Cinnamon Baked Donuts

The addition of coconut adds a tropical flair to these tasty treats.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix coconut milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just blended.
5. Spoon the batter into the donut pan.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
7. Dip each donut in melted butter and coat with cinnamon sugar.

8. Blueberry Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Bursts of juicy blueberries paired with cinnamon make these donuts special.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Gently fold in the blueberries.
5. Fill the donut molds with the batter.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

9. Honey Cinnamon Baked Donuts

A touch of honey brings a natural sweetness to these delightful donuts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the donut pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix honey, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Fill donut molds with the batter.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

10. Almond Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Almond flavor adds a nutty richness to these baked donuts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together almond extract, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Fill the donut molds with the batter.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip donuts in melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar.

11. Banana Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Ripe bananas add moisture and sweetness to these delicious donuts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mashed bananas
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until just blended.
5. Fill the donut pan with the batter.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip each donut in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.

12. Caramel Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Indulge your sweet tooth with these caramel-infused cinnamon donuts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together caramel sauce, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Pour batter into the donut molds.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

13. Vanilla Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Classic and simple, the vanilla flavor shines through these cinnamon sugar donuts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together vanilla extract, milk, egg, and melted butter.
4. Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Spoon the batter into the donut molds.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

14. Chai Spice Baked Donuts

The exotic spices in chai make these cinnamon sugar donuts uniquely delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Fill the donut molds with the batter.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

15. Gingerbread Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Enjoy the warmth of gingerbread flavors combined with cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix molasses, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
5. Spoon the batter into the donut pan.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

16. Strawberry Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Sweet, fresh strawberries elevate these cinnamon sugar donuts to fruity perfection.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced strawberries
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
4. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
5. Spoon the batter into the donut pan.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Once cooled, dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

17. Espresso Cinnamon Baked Donuts

A little coffee kick makes these donuts ideal for a morning treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and espresso powder.
3. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Fill the donut molds with the batter.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

18. Orange Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Citrusy and sweet, these donuts are a refreshing twist on the classic.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and orange zest.
3. In another bowl, mix orange juice, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Spoon the batter into the donut molds.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Dip in melted butter and then roll in cinnamon sugar.

19. Peach Cinnamon Baked Donuts

The sweetness of peaches pairs beautifully with the cinnamon coating.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Gently fold in diced peaches.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
6. Spoon the batter into the donut molds.
7. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Dip each donut in melted butter and coat with cinnamon sugar.

20. Cherry Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Tart cherries add a delightful twist to these cinnamon sugar-coated donuts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Gently fold in chopped cherries.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
6. Fill the donut molds with the batter.
7. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Dip in melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar.

21. Cranberry Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Cranberries bring a tartness that complements the sweet cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped cranberries (fresh or dried)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
• 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Gently fold in chopped cranberries.
5. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Spoon the batter into the donut molds.
7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Dip each donut in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

Conclusion

From classic favorites to creative twists, these 21 baked cinnamon sugar donut recipes cater to every taste bud. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, each recipe promises a delightful, comforting experience. Grab your ingredients and enjoy the sweet journey of making these irresistible treats!