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Cozy Brown Butter Apple Cider Donuts Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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These cozy brown butter apple cider donuts feature a tender crumb with a nutty brown butter flavor and a warm cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for crisp autumn mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed (50g) brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (180ml) apple cider, reduced
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 4 tablespoons (55g) unsalted butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Pour ¾ cup (180ml) of apple cider into a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently until reduced by half, about 15 minutes, to a syrupy consistency.
  2. Melt 6 tablespoons (85g) of unsalted butter in another saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it foams and turns golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, and ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs until smooth. Add the reduced apple cider, browned butter, ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Fold together using a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Batter should be thick but smooth and slightly sticky.
  6. Lightly grease or spray a donut pan. Spoon batter into each cavity, filling about ¾ full. Alternatively, pipe batter using a zip-top bag with a snipped corner.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. While warm, brush each donut with 4 tablespoons melted butter and immediately toss in a mixture of 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter to monitor color changes and avoid burning. Rotate donut pan halfway through baking for even browning. Donuts are best eaten fresh but can be stored up to 24 hours at room temperature or frozen for up to 2 months. For gluten-free, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, use flax eggs and coconut oil with plant-based milk.

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