Pin Moist, coffee-infused muffin donuts bursting with colorful sprinkles and finished with a light glaze—perfect for a festive breakfast or snack.
I made these for my niece's birthday breakfast and they were a hit with both kids and adults. The colorful sprinkles added lots of cheer to our morning table.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Brewed strong coffee (cooled): 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Whole milk (room temperature): 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Unsalted butter (melted and cooled): 1/3 cup (75 g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Rainbow sprinkles (jimmies, not nonpareils): 1/2 cup (80 g)
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120 g)
- Brewed coffee or milk: 1–2 tbsp
- Additional sprinkles, for decoration: as desired
Instructions
- Prepare oven and pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cavity donut pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brewed coffee, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine mixtures:
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add sprinkles:
- Fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Fill pan:
- Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Make glaze:
- Whisk powdered sugar with coffee or milk until smooth and pourable. Dip cooled donuts in glaze and top with extra sprinkles.
- Set glaze:
- Allow glaze to set for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Pin My kids always ask for these on special mornings and love helping with the sprinkles. It has become a family tradition for weekend brunches.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, donut pan or muffin tin, wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, and butter (dairy). Check sprinkles labels for soy or nut allergens.
Nutritional Information (per donut)
Calories: 215, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 3 g
Pin Enjoy these delightful, colorful donuts with a hot cup of coffee or as a joyful treat at any celebration.
Recipe Q&A
- → Can I use decaf coffee instead of regular?
Yes, decaf coffee works perfectly for the batter and glaze, offering the same depth of flavor minus caffeine.
- → What type of sprinkles should I use?
Jimmies-style sprinkles are preferred since they retain color during baking. Avoid nonpareils to prevent color bleed.
- → How do I store muffin donuts for freshness?
Keep donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Enjoy them most when fresh.
- → Can I make these without a donut pan?
Absolutely! Use a muffin tin lined with paper liners. The texture and taste remain delightful.
- → What can I add for extra flavor?
A pinch of ground cinnamon mixed into dry ingredients contributes warmth and enhances the overall taste.
- → Are these suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Yes, these muffin donuts are vegetarian-friendly and do not contain any meat or animal-based gelatin.