Dessert for 18
Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donuts
These baked mini donuts use buttermilk for a tender crumb before receiving a buttery cinnamon sugar coating.
Typical price
$0.63for 4 servings
$0.16 per serving$0.63 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 24 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 18servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.81 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease two mini donut pans with cooking oil.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar until light, then mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Fold the dry mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until just combined.
- Fill the donut wells two-thirds full and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Mix the remaining sugar with the cinnamon, brush the warm donuts with melted butter, and coat them in the cinnamon sugar.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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