Description
French Breakfast Puffs are light, fluffy muffins infused with warm nutmeg and topped with a decadent cinnamon sugar and melted butter coating. Perfect for a cozy morning treat, these muffins blend a tender crumb with a sweet, crunchy exterior that pairs beautifully with your favorite morning beverage.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
Topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
- Add the egg: Beat in the large egg thoroughly until fully incorporated, ensuring the batter is smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make the muffins tough.
- Fill and bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar topping: While the muffins bake, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
- Coat the muffins: When the muffins are done, allow them to cool slightly but while warm, dip each muffin top first into the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the French Breakfast Puffs warm or at room temperature for a delightful sweet breakfast or snack.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan butter alternatives.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and airy.
- You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Reheat muffins in a toaster oven or microwave briefly for the best texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: French Breakfast Puffs, cinnamon sugar muffins, nutmeg muffins, sweet breakfast muffins, easy baked muffins, cinnamon sugar topping
