Description
Warm cinnamon sugar muffins are the perfect companion for your morning coffee, delivering a sweet crunch that makes breakfast feel like a special treat. Sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, these little baked delights will brighten your day with their simple, homemade charm.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Gather a standard 12-cup muffin tin and line it with paper cupcake liners.
- Mix 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients until completely blended.
- Cream ½ cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar in a separate large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add 2 eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition. Pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Combine ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping. Set aside.
- Scoop the batter into each muffin cup, filling them approximately ⅔ full using a large spoon or ice cream scoop.
- Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin – it should come out clean or with minimal crumbs.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins rest for 5 minutes inside the pan to help them set.
- Transfer muffins to a wire rack. While still warm, sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the tops of each muffin.
- Allow muffins to cool completely on the wire rack before serving or storing.
Notes
- Measure flour precisely by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off with a knife, which prevents dense muffins.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter and more even mixing.
- For a healthier version, replace half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour and use Greek yogurt instead of buttermilk.
- Keep cinnamon sugar muffins fresh by storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg