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Baked Snickerdoodle Donuts

Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Baked Snickerdoodle Donuts that bring the classic flavor of snickerdoodle cookies into a soft and fluffy donut.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cake Flour
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Buttermilk
  • 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: Prepare the Baking Pan - Grease a donut pan well with cooking spray or melted butter.
  • Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt.
  • Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients - In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
  • Step 6: Fill the Donut Pan - Fill each donut cavity about ¾ full with the batter.
  • Step 7: Bake - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 8: Cool and Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating - Allow donuts to cool for 5 minutes, then mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  • Step 9: Coat the Donuts - Roll each warm donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

Equipment

  • Donut Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping Bag

Notes

Donuts are best eaten the day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.