Indulge in these irresistible cinnamon sugar puffs, a delightful fusion of donut and muffin flavors packed into a convenient bite-sized treat. Soft, tender, and heavenly delicious, you won't be able to stop at just one.
Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease two mini or one regular size muffin tray.
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In a large bowl, cream together 2/3 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in the baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg.
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Gradually add the all-purpose flour and whole milk to the batter, alternating between the two, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
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Divide the batter among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 15 minutes for mini muffins, or 20-25 minutes for regular size muffins, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and ground cinnamon.
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Melt the remaining 1/3 cup of butter, and roll the warm muffins in it, then roll them in the sugar-cinnamon mixture.