French Breakfast Muffins
Soft, tender muffins coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping that makes them irresistibly delicious. A simple and kid-friendly recipe, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Servings: 12
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 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 the Topping:
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup butter melted
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and ⅓ cup melted butter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet mixture into the well of the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. (The batter may be slightly lumpy—this is fine.)
Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Prepare the Topping:
- While the muffins are baking, mix ¼ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Melt the remaining ⅓ cup butter in another small bowl.
Dip and Coat:
- Once the muffins are finished baking, let them cool for about 5 minutes in the pan. Then remove them from the pan.
- Dip the tops of each muffin in the melted butter, followed by the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
Serve:
- Serve the muffins warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Serve the muffins warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
For added flavor, you can substitute nutmeg with cinnamon or a mix of both.
These muffins are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat slightly before serving.
To make them extra decadent, drizzle a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk over the top.
Notes
For added flavor, you can substitute nutmeg with cinnamon or a mix of both.
These muffins are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat slightly before serving.
To make them extra decadent, drizzle a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk over the top.