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French Breakfast Puffs

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French Breakfast Puffs are delightful, buttery muffins with a cinnamon-sugar topping, perfect for starting your day or serving at brunch. They are tender on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior, thanks to a buttery coating. These treats are simple to make and absolutely irresistible!

Ingredients

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For the muffins:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

For the topping:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Make the muffin batter:
    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
  3. Mix dry ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Fill and bake:
    Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the topping:
    While the muffins are baking, melt the butter in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Coat the muffins:
    Let the muffins cool slightly for 5 minutes, then remove them from the tin. Dip each muffin top in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
  8. Serve and enjoy:
    Serve warm or at room temperature. These puffs are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • For an extra burst of flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • These can be made ahead and frozen. Reheat in the oven to restore their freshness.

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