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Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

Soft, fluffy bakery-style cinnamon muffins with a crackly cinnamon-sugar topping. Simple, cozy, and feel like something you'd find at a neighborhood bakery. Quick to mix and just sweet enough for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

By Linda Bailey
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins
15 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
6
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup dairy-free milk (oat or soy)
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable) or 1/3 cup melted dairy-free butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the topping: 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat and prep

    Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Line a muffin tin or lightly grease.

  2. 2
    Mix the dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. 3
    Combine wet and dry

    In a separate bowl, whisk dairy-free milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 4
    Fill and top

    Divide batter evenly between muffin cups. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping over each muffin.

  5. 5
    Bake and serve

    Bake 16-18 minutes, until domed and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly, then enjoy warm.