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Mini Cinnamon Muffins

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Mini Cinnamon Muffins are soft, bite-sized treats bursting with warm cinnamon flavor and rolled in a sweet, buttery cinnamon-sugar coating. These easy-to-make muffins taste just like mini cinnamon donuts—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing at brunch. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While warm, dip muffin tops in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Add a Filling: Pipe in apple butter or cream cheese for a surprise center.
  • Use Buttermilk: Swap milk for buttermilk for extra tenderness.
  • Nutty Twist: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
  • Pumpkin Spice Option: Swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice for a fall variation.
  • Mini Loaves: Bake in mini loaf pans for a fun change.

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