Description
Cinnamon sugar muffins are a delightful breakfast treat that combines warm, fluffy texture with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. These easy-to-make muffins evoke nostalgic moments of cozy mornings and family gatherings, perfect for enjoying with coffee or milk. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that brings comfort and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter (cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; lumpy batter is fine.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups until three-quarters full. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.- Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture and flavor variations.