Description
Delightful treats combining fluffiness of muffins with a sweet cinnamon topping, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar, then beat in the egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 20-22 minutes until the tops are golden and springy.
- While the puffs are warm, dip each one in melted butter and then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy for a delightful breakfast treat!
Notes
For a healthier option, you can replace some or all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for about a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: breakfast, French, muffins, sweet, cinnamon