These muffins are light, fluffy, and slightly sweet, perfect for pairing with your morning coffee. The cinnamon-sugar topping adds a delightful crunch that will have you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (for topping)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, mix together milk, vegetable oil, and egg.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon for topping.
- Once muffins are done baking, dip the tops in melted butter and then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Enjoy warm with a cup of coffee or tea!
Interesting Facts
These muffins are a classic American adaptation of the French breakfast tradition.
The cinnamon-sugar topping adds a tasty twist to the traditional muffin recipe.
You can easily customize this recipe by adding in your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit.