Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of French Breakfast Muffins, where soft, tender muffins meet a heavenly buttery cinnamon-sugar topping. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, making them an irresistible addition to any meal. With their simple preparation and kid-friendly appeal, they are ideal for family gatherings, brunches, or just a cozy morning at home. You’ll be amazed at how quickly these delicious treats come together!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter, melted (for muffins)
- ¼ cup white sugar (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup butter, melted (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter together.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently until just mixed; some lumps are okay.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the topping by mixing sugar and cinnamon in one bowl and melting butter in another.
- Once baked and slightly cooled, dip each muffin top in melted butter then coat with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 183mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg