Description
These moist cinnamon muffins are a delightful treat, bursting with warm cinnamon flavor and topped with a sweet, buttery cinnamon-sugar coating.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg (preferably room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a medium-large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, egg, and milk until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter should be a bit lumpy; do not overmix.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, prepare the topping by mixing the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Brush the tops of the warm muffins with the melted butter and then dip them into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Allow the muffins to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs to ensure even mixing. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds to enjoy them warm. You can substitute nutmeg with an equal amount of cinnamon for a stronger cinnamon flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40