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French Breakfast Muffins

French Breakfast Muffins


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  • Author: Nora
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x

Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of French Breakfast Muffins—a perfect start to your day or a sweet snack anytime! These soft, fluffy muffins are generously coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture, making them utterly irresistible. So simple to prepare, they require minimal ingredients and are ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned cooks.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted (for batter)
  • ¼ cup white sugar (for topping)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While baking, mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  8. Dip warm muffins in melted butter then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (45g)
  • Calories: 158
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 96mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg