Description
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the warm scent of cinnamon with a fluffy texture, topped with a crunchy sugar exterior. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup additional sugar for topping
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- In a small bowl, combine the additional sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the tops of the muffins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing them from the tin.
Notes
Using room temperature eggs and milk can help create a more uniform batter. Don’t overmix to prevent dense muffins.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg