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Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

Soft, tender muffins crowned with a warm, buttery cinnamon sugar topping. perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • For the Cinnamon Topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 175°C.
  • Prepare a muffin tin by greasing it lightly or lining with paper cases. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg, whisking until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; the batter should remain slightly lumpy to ensure tenderness.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. While the muffins are baking, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl.
  • Once baked, remove the muffins from the tin while warm. Dip the tops of each muffin first into the melted butter, then coat generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Serve warm or allow to cool to room temperature.
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