Mini Donut Hole Muffins

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray. (I do not recommend using paper liners with this recipe as they are likely to stick.)

Step 2

Add the applesauce, milk, butter, egg, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine well.

Step 3

Add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Whisk to combine into a thick batter.

Step 4

Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tin, using about 1½ tablespoons batter in each cup.

Step 5

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until puffed up, golden brown, and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove from oven and let cool for a minute or so. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, as needed, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

Optional Topping: Stir the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Dip the top of each muffin first in the melted butter, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. This makes them taste like a cake donut hole!