Upgrade your breakfast with these crispy, golden-brown muffins filled with the sweetness of cinnamon and sugar!
Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Maple syrup
- Chopped nuts
Directions:
Prepare Muffin Batter:
- Preheat oven to 375F 190C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, eggs, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Cook the Muffins:
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- In a shallow dish, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- While muffins are still warm, dip tops into the cinnamon sugar mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Make it Crispy:
- For a crispy top, bake muffins for an additional 2-3 minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
Store and Reheat:
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warm and crispy.
- Enjoy these delicious Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins with your favorite toppings!