Description
Warm, cinnamon-spiced Snickerdoodle Muffins bring classic cookie comfort into a delightful morning treat. Fluffy interiors dusted with sweet cinnamon sugar promise a delectable breakfast experience you’ll savor with pure enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 375°F (190°C) and coating a standard 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Create a smooth butter and sugar mixture by vigorously creaming them together for approximately two minutes until achieving a consistent texture.
- Introduce the egg and thoroughly incorporate it. Blend in vanilla extract, milk, and Greek yogurt until the wet ingredients form a harmonious mixture.
- Craft a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a separate mixing vessel.
- Delicately merge dry and wet ingredients, using a gentle folding technique to prevent overmixing. Aim for a just-combined consistency.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin cups, ensuring each cavity is filled approximately two-thirds full.
- Position the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow muffins to rest briefly in the pan for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Prepare the signature topping by melting butter and creating a cinnamon-sugar mixture in separate containers.
- While muffins remain warm, apply the finishing touch by brushing melted butter across the surface of each muffin top.
- Generously dust the buttered muffin tops with the cinnamon-sugar blend, either by sprinkling or fully immersing the tops for a more decadent coating.
Notes
- Adjust the baking time based on your oven’s performance, as some ovens run hotter or cooler than others.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Prevent overmixing by folding dry ingredients gently, which helps maintain the muffins’ soft and tender crumb.
- For a lighter variation, substitute Greek yogurt with low-fat sour cream or applesauce to reduce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg