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Monday, August 29, 2011

The Frugal Foodie

Frugal Foodie: Doughnut Muffins from Foodstuffs

Indulge your sweet tooth with this recipe that's great for special breakfasts and after-school snacks.

The Frugal Foodie usually sticks to cooking, but sometimes store-bought sweets just don't fit the bill. Don't fret if baking isn't your thing: This recipe for doughnut muffins with cinnamon-sugar topping will produce professional results with minimal hassle. Your family (and your homemade-baked-good cravings) will thank you later. Read more: The Frugal Foodie Homepage Cinnamon by the numbers: If you have a favorite brand, go with your gut. If not, we prefer the Whole Foods 365 brand. Whole Foods: 365 Organic Ground Cinnamon, $3.39 for 1.9 oz. Jewel Osco: Spice Island Ground Cinnamon, $7.29 for 1.9 oz. The Grand: McCormick Ground Cinnamon, $2.69 for 2.37 oz. What you'll need (makes 24 muffins): 3 sticks butter (melted) 1 3/4 cup sugar 4 …

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