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Easy Cinnamon Muffins Stacked on Top of Each Other on Rustic Gray Background.
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Easy Cinnamon Muffins

Quick and easy cinnamon muffins recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in 30 minutes. Soft, moist and great as breakfast on the go.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Cinnamon topping/ Coating

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder. Keep this dry mixture aside. 
  • In another mixing bowl, whisk together add egg, butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder. 
  • Pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix until just combined. Don't over-mix!
  • Pour batter in a lightly greased cupcake pan, about halfway through. 
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. 
  • Allow the muffins to cool down. 
  • While muffins are cooling, mix together sugar and cinnamon powder in a small bowl.
  • Brush each muffin with melted butter and then, roll them in cinnamon sugar. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Homemade buttermilk can be made by mixing together 1 cup whole milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Don't coat the muffins in butter and sugar until they cool fully or else the heat will cause the sugar to melt, leading to a sticky mess.
  • Scroll up to read additional tips and variations. 
  • Tastes best when served fresh but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 97mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.6mg