Muffin Tin Donuts

Bake up some bite-sized goodness with our recipe for Apple Cider Donut "Holes." In every bite you'll discover a whole lot of fall flavor and sugary-cinnamon yumminess. And, because these bake up in your muffin tin, they're super easy to make! 

What You'll Need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar 
• 1 egg 
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted 
• 1/2 cup buttermilk 
• 1/2 cup apple cider 
• 2 tablespoons applesauce 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
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• CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING 
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt; mix well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, egg, and butter; whisk until smooth. Add in buttermilk, apple cider, applesauce, and vanilla; mix well. Add flour mixture and whisk just until combined. Spoon batter into muffin cups filling three-quarters full.
4. Bake 8 to 11 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack.
5. In a bowl, mix Cinnamon Sugar Topping. While donuts are still warm, toss in Topping until evenly coated. Serve warm.

Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Bread/Apple-Cider-Donut-Holes-101#YPi3RFp70DQHdQjb.99