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Brown Butter Apple Cider Donut Holes Easy Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

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Cozy brown butter apple cider baked donut holes with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for a quick and comforting fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar topping:
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your donut hole pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Brown the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until golden brown and fragrant (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, whisk apple cider, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and cooled browned butter until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Spoon or pipe batter evenly into greased donut hole cavities, filling about ¾ full. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. While baking, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
  9. Cool donut holes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Toss warm donut holes in cinnamon sugar until fully coated and serve warm.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to keep donut holes tender. Toss donut holes in cinnamon sugar while warm for best coating. Mini muffin pans can be used if donut hole pans are unavailable; increase baking time to 15-18 minutes.

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Keywords: brown butter, apple cider, donut holes, cinnamon sugar, fall recipe, baked donuts, quick dessert, easy snack

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