Cinnamon Muffins
Cinnamon muffins combine classic flavors with a tender, moist crumb that practically melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (282 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine sea salt or table salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper liners.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix and set aside.2 1/4 cups (282 grams) all-purpose flour | 2 1/2 tsp baking powder | 2 tsp cinnamon | 1/2 tsp baking soda | 1/2 tsp fine sea salt or table salt
- In a mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter | 1/2 cup packed brown sugar | 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Whisk the eggs with the milk, sour cream, and vanilla in a separate bowl until well blended. Add to the butter and sugar mixture, beating on low speed until blended.2 large eggs | 2/3 cup milk | 3/4 cup sour cream | 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Add the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just moistened.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4-full.
- Bake the muffins for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Meanwhile, combine 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.3 tbsp granulated sugar | 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto a rack to cool.
- While the muffins are still warm, brush them with the melted butter and then dip the tops in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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