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French Breakfast Puffs (Cinnamon Sugar Muffins)

Katelyn Theofanis
French Breakfast Puffs are light, airy vanilla muffins coated in butter and cinnamon sugar. These cake-like cinnamon sugar muffins are easy to make and perfect for a sweet morning treat with coffee.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 213 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 12-portion muffin tin and set it aside.
  • In a mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened unsalted butter and ½ cup granulated suagr until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, mixing until incorporated.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry. Mix well after each addition.
  • Portion batter to fill each of the prepared muffin tins, filling each about ⅔ full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Combine the remaining ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. While the muffins are still warm, dip the top of the muffin into the melted butter and then into the cinnamon sugar blend until coated. Serve warm.

Notes

  • STORE: Store breakfast puffs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • FREEZE: Transfer cooled muffins to an airtight container or freezer-safe zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • REHEAT: Best served warm; microwave a muffin for 15-30 seconds for that fresh-out-of-the-oven feel.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 314IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
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