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Fluffy Baked Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins: The Ultimate Quick Breakfast Treat

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Make the comforting flavor of French toast portable with these fluffy baked muffins. They feature a soft interior and a sweet, buttery cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for easy breakfasts or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, which helps make your muffins soft.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and sour cream or yogurt until combined.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the batter. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough muffins.
  7. Prepare the cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  8. Prepare the butter wash: Melt the 4 tablespoons of butter.
  9. Fill the prepared muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
  10. Brush the tops of the batter lightly with the melted butter.
  11. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the tops of the batter.
  12. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra French toast flavor, you can lightly dip the tops of the filled muffin cups into the melted butter before adding the cinnamon sugar topping.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, then store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw them on the counter before serving.
  • If you do not have sour cream, use an equal amount of buttermilk for a similar tang and moisture.

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