Indulge in the comforting flavors of a beloved classic cookie in a delightful muffin form with our Snickerdoodle Muffins recipe. These tender, cinnamon-sugar-coated treats offer a delectable twist on the traditional snickerdoodle, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime treat.
Prepare to be enchanted by the warm aroma and heavenly taste of these homemade muffins that are sure to become a household favorite.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

1. All-purpose flour: 2 cups, the base for our muffins.
2. Baking powder: 1 tablespoon, to help our muffins rise.
3. Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon, to add warmth and spice to our batter.
4. Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, to balance the sweetness.
5. Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened, to make our muffins moist and rich.
6. Granulated sugar: 1 cup, to sweeten our muffins.
7. Eggs: 2, to bind our ingredients together.
8. Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon, for added flavor.
9. Milk: 3/4 cup, to loosen the batter and add moisture.

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

1. Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup, to make our topping sweet.
2. Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon, for a warming spice kick.

Instructions

Follow these steps to make your Snickerdoodle Muffins:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease them.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
6. Scoop the Batter: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
8. Bake: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping generously over the muffin batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.