Cinnamon Sugar Maple Bourbon Muffin (Print Version)
Bite-sized muffin balls with cinnamon, maple, and bourbon, rolled in sugar for a sweet brunch or dessert.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2/3 cup whole milk
08 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2 tablespoons bourbon
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Rolling
13 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
14 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 18-cup mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, pure maple syrup, melted butter, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold just until combined. Avoid overmixing to retain a tender texture.
05 - Evenly divide batter among mini muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin ball comes out clean.
07 - Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 3 to 5 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack.
08 - While still warm, brush each muffin ball with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture prepared by combining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
09 - Enjoy warm or at room temperature as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Easy to prepare for breakfast or dessert
- Perfectly sized for snacking or sharing
02 -
- The muffin balls contain wheat, egg, dairy and alcohol; you can omit bourbon for a non-alcoholic version.
- These muffin balls freeze well and can be gently reheated before serving.
03 -
- Mix the batter gently to prevent tough muffin balls.
- Brush with melted butter while still warm for best cinnamon sugar coating.