I needed to make sweets for this morning’s breakfast for a houseful of guests who are getting ready to leave after a special occasion get-together on Saturday. This recipe for spiced apple cider doughnuts popped up and although I am watching what I eat, I figure indulging one day is not going to kill me or set me back –  unless I scuff down 8 of these beauties. 🙂 .  And yes, a dozen softly boiled eggs and non-GMO bacon is always available in case, I chicken out of having a doughnut. Oh who am I kidding. I am not chickening out of anything. Doughnut or bust I say. INGREDIENTS 3 cups apple cider 1 stick cinnamon 6 tablespoons salted butter 1/4 cup real maple syrup 1/2 cup apple butter 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon  high heat natural oil, for frying (such as vegetable oil) {more}