Easy Cinnamon Sugar Mini Muffins (Printable Format)

Tender bite-sized muffins with sweet cinnamon sugar coating, ready in 22 minutes for breakfast or snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Muffin Batter

01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 ½ tsp baking powder
04 - ½ tsp baking soda
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - ½ cup whole milk
08 - ⅓ cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

11 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
12 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin thoroughly or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy—avoid overmixing to prevent tough muffins.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Use a spoon or cookie scoop for consistent portioning.
06 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be lightly golden.
07 - Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack.
08 - While the muffins are still warm, dip the tops in melted butter, then immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Serve warm or at room temperature. Best enjoyed fresh on the day of baking.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in just 10 minutes of active prep time
  • The cinnamon sugar coating creates that irresistible donut shop flavor
  • Perfect for portion control and little hands
  • Minimal ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Overmixing creates tough muffins, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The muffins must be warm for the coating to stick properly
  • These dry out faster than larger muffins, so eat within 2 days
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to fill the muffin cups quickly and evenly
  • Double the cinnamon sugar coating because you'll want extra

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