Cinnamon Muffins Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥄 Servings: 12 muffins
🍽️ Yield: 12 muffins
🍳 Category: Quick Breads
🔑 Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Sweet, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and comforting taste of homemade cinnamon muffins with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | cups flour |
| 1/2 | cup sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons baking powder |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground nutmeg |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground allspice |
| 1 | egg |
| 1/2 | cup milk |
| 1/3 | cup butter, melted |
| 2 | tablespoons sugar |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 | cup butter, melted for brushing |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice. Stir until well mixed.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, milk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare Topping: While the muffins are baking, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
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Brush and Dip: Once the muffins are baked and still warm, brush the tops with melted butter. Then, dip the tops of the muffins into the sugar and cinnamon mixture, coating them evenly.
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Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these warm, aromatic cinnamon muffins with a cup of coffee or tea for a delicious treat!
These cinnamon muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Simply reheat them in the microwave for a few seconds before serving to enjoy them as if they were freshly baked. With their fluffy texture and irresistible cinnamon flavor, these muffins are sure to brighten any morning or snack time.
