Funnel Cake Baked Doughnuts with Candy Sprinkles

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Light, airy baked doughnuts coated in rainbow sprinkles and drizzled with a sweet glaze—capturing the playful spirit of classic funnel cake in a healthier, home-baked version. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 18 min Serves 12 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Sprinkle 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles evenly over the top of each doughnut.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Step 6: While doughnuts cool, whisk together 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tbsp milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled doughnuts and let set for 10 minutes.

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