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French Breakfast Muffins

Easy Home Cooking
Soft and fluffy muffins coated in melted butter and cinnamon sugar — a cozy, nostalgic treat perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line muffin tin.
  • Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix sugar, butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Stir in dry mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Divide batter into muffin cups. Bake 20–22 mins.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/french-breakfast-muffins-recipe/

Notes

  • Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1–2 days.
  • You can rewarm muffins in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving.
  • Try adding a pinch of cardamom or citrus zest to the batter for variation.