Cinnamon Sugar Muffin Bites

Ingredients

For the Muffins

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk the sugar and egg together until smooth.
4. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk again until everything is well blended.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing because this can make the muffins dense instead of soft and tender.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
10. Place the melted butter in another small bowl.
11. While the muffins are still slightly warm, brush or dip each muffin lightly in melted butter.
12. Immediately roll or generously sprinkle each muffin with the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
13. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
14. For an extra bakery-style finish, sprinkle a little additional cinnamon sugar over the tops just before serving.

Tips

Do not overmix the batter. Stir only until you no longer see large streaks of flour.

For especially soft muffins, use whole milk.