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Easy Cinnamon Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Coating Recipe

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These Easy Cinnamon Muffins are soft, warm, and packed with cozy cinnamon flavor, coated with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping. Ready in just 25 minutes, they make a perfect quick breakfast or snack with a delightful balance of sweet and spice.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more to grease the pan
  • 1 egg, room temperature, lightly beaten with a fork
  • ½ cup warm milk, low fat or whole milk

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-count non-stick muffin tin with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Pour in the warm milk, lightly beaten egg, and 5 tablespoons of melted butter into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined but still slightly lumpy, being careful not to overmix to keep muffins tender.
  4. Portion the batter: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin cups, filling each about one-third full.
  5. Bake the muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare cinnamon sugar mixtures: While muffins bake, mix ⅓ cup sugar with ¾ teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. In another small bowl, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  7. Coat muffins with cinnamon sugar: Once muffins are warm, dip the tops briefly into the melted butter, then immediately dip or roll them generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating the sides as well. Place on a wire rack to cool and set the coating.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins; it’s okay if batter is lumpy.
  • Use warm milk to help dissolve sugar and activate ingredients for better texture.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating is best applied when muffins are warm for optimal adhesion.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for gluten-sensitive diets, but texture may vary slightly.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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