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Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 muffins

Ingredients

For cinnamon sugar topping

1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk

Preparation

  1. Make topping:

    Step 1

    In a small bowl stir together sugar and cinnamon. Preheat oven to 375°F. and butter six 1/3-cup muffin cups.

    Step 2

    Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until combined well. Beat in flour mixture and add milk, beating until mixture is just combined. Divide batter evenly among cups and sprinkle with topping. Bake muffins in middle of oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Remove muffins from cups and cool on a rack. Muffins keep in an airtight container 2 days.

TagsMuffinPastriesAmericanCinnamonHerbs & SpicesNutmegSnackBreakfastBrunchNut FreeVegetarianEasyMake AheadQuickBakingElectric MixerGourmet
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