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Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe

Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe

Soft, cinnamon-kissed muffins with a buttery, crackly cinnamon-sugar crown. Cozy snickerdoodle flavor in a tender crumb.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar for batter
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon for batter
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled for batter
  • 0.25 cup neutral oil such as canola or vegetable
  • 6 tbsp beaten eggs about 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for cinnamon-sugar topping
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for cinnamon-sugar topping
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for brushing warm tops

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners and lightly mist with spray.
  • Stir topping sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Whisk melted butter and oil with the granulated and brown sugars until glossy and combined.
  • Whisk in beaten eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and milk until the mixture looks smooth.
  • Fold wet ingredients into dry just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  • Scoop batter into cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  • Bake 16–19 minutes, until tops spring back and a tester comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes. Brush warm tops with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar. Cool on a rack.

Notes

Try swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt, or add a handful of cinnamon chips for extra swirl. Store airtight at room temperature for 2 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.