Name: Mini Apple Cider Donut Muffins
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 36 mini muffins
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 270 grams all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 tsp allspice; 0.5 tsp nutmeg; 0.5 tsp ginger; 0.5 tsp cloves; 106 grams brown sugar; 100 grams granulated sugar; 86 grams unsalted butter; 50 grams neutral oil; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 120 grams apple cider concentrate; 75 grams whole milk; 28 grams unsalted butter; 35 grams apple cider concentrate; 100 grams granulated sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon

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Mini Apple Cider Donut Muffins

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Brush softened butter in the cups of a mini muffin pan. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the sugars and butter and cream together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Scrape down the bowl, then add in the oil, eggs, and vanilla, and mix until fully combined.

Add in half of the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then, mix in the apple cider concentrate and milk, followed by the remaining dry ingredients.

Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, divide the batter between the cups in the prepared mini muffin pan.

Bake the muffins for 5 minutes, then turn the oven down to 375 degrees F and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the pan.

While the muffins are baking, make the coatings. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and apple cider concentrate. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Brush the cooled mini muffins with the butter, cider mixture then coat in cinnamon sugar.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Reduce Apple Cider Concentrate 🍎
Simmer your apple cider concentrate in a small pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to the batter to intensify and concentrate the fall flavor without adding excess liquid that could make muffins dense.
Bloom Your Spices 🌰
Toast the cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice together in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing into your dry ingredients to unlock their essential oils and deepen their aromatic complexity.
Room Temperature Eggs & Milk 🥛
Allow eggs and milk to reach room temperature before mixing—this ensures even emulsification and prevents a dense, tight crumb structure that cold ingredients can create.
Fill Muffin Cups Strategically 🧁
Fill mini muffin cups exactly two-thirds full and tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles, preventing tunneling and ensuring that signature donut-like texture throughout.
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating Hack ✨
Brush warm muffins with melted butter and dip immediately into a cinnamon-sugar mixture while still steaming—the heat helps the coating adhere and caramelize for that authentic glazed donut exterior.