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The Easiest Cinnamon Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
  • Total Time: 25-27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These cinnamon muffins are delightfully simple to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Soft and fluffy on the inside with a sweet, buttery cinnamon sugar coating on the outside, they combine classic flavors with an easy, straightforward recipe that yields a batch of 12 delicious muffins in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

Muffin Batter

  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted, plus more to grease the pan)
  • 1 egg (room temperature, lightly beaten with a fork)
  • ½ cup warm milk (low fat or whole milk)

Topping

  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-count non-stick muffin tin thoroughly with melted butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the warm milk, lightly beaten egg, and 5 tablespoons of melted butter into the dry mixture. Stir gently until the batter is combined but still slightly lumpy; be careful not to over mix to keep muffins tender.
  4. Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Each should be filled about one-third full. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the muffins bake, mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. In a separate small bowl, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  6. Coat Muffins: Once muffins are warm, briefly dip the tops into the melted butter, then immediately dip or roll them generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating the tops and sides. Place the coated muffins on a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg for better mixing and fluffier texture.
  • Do not over mix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
  • Fill muffin cups only one-third full for optimal muffin size and rise.
  • Ensure muffins are warm but not hot when applying cinnamon sugar to allow the coating to stick well.
  • You can substitute low-fat milk with whole milk for richer flavor.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Find it online: https://evelynscooking.com/the-easiest-cinnamon-muffins-recipe/