These Cinnamon Sugar Morning Muffins are a delightful way to start your day, combining a soft, fluffy texture with a sweet and spiced topping.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease the bottoms of a muffin tin with butter.
Greasing only the bottoms of the muffin tin helps the muffins rise evenly and prevents sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
Sift the dry ingredients together to ensure they are well combined and to remove any lumps.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter.
Make sure the melted butter has cooled slightly to avoid cooking the egg.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Overmixing can result in dense muffins, so mix until you no longer see dry flour.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tin.
Use an ice cream scoop to portion the batter evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then rotate the tin and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Rotating the tin ensures even baking.
Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing them from the tin.
Letting the muffins cool makes them easier to handle and prevents breaking.
In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. In another bowl, place the melted butter.
Mix the cinnamon and sugar thoroughly for an even coating.
Dip the tops of each muffin in the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Ensure the muffins are still slightly warm for the topping to adhere well.
Serve the muffins warm and enjoy!
These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated for a warm treat.