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The Softest Snickerdoodle Muffins with Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Topping

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Make soft, fluffy muffins that taste like classic snickerdoodle cookies. This recipe features a buttery base and a simple cinnamon sugar topping for a perfect breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just incorporated.
  6. Pour in the buttermilk and mix until barely combined.
  7. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix only until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix the batter.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon for the topping.
  9. Fill the prepared muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
  10. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over the top of each muffin.
  11. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra tender muffins, ensure your buttermilk is at room temperature before adding it to the batter.
  • You can make this recipe using a standard muffin tin or mini muffin tin; adjust baking time accordingly.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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