Here’s a soft, buttery Cinnamon Sugar Muffins recipe—sweet, fluffy, and coated in that classic cinnamon-sugar finish:
🧁 Cinnamon Sugar Muffins
🧾 Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon-sugar coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter, melted
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven:
Set to 180°C (350°F). Line or grease a muffin tin. - Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. - Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla. - Combine:
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined (don’t overmix). - Bake:
Fill muffin cups about ¾ full.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. - Coat:
While muffins are still warm, brush tops with melted butter.
Mix cinnamon and sugar, then roll or sprinkle over muffins.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Fill with a spoonful of jam or cream cheese for a surprise center.
- Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for extra tenderness.
- Mini muffins work great—just reduce baking time.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Enjoy warm with coffee or tea
- Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
If you want, I can give you a bakery-style extra fluffy version, a healthier low-sugar version, or a cinnamon swirl muffin variation 👍