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Mini French Breakfast Puffs

Delightful mini muffins coated in cinnamon-sugar that capture the essence of a classic French breakfast, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 24 puffs

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

For the Muffins

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Shortening (room temperature) For a lighter texture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted, for dipping) DO NOT ADD TO THE BATTER.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level position (just above center), and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Generously spray a 24-cavity mini muffin pan with a flour-based baking spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar mix. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set the dry mixture aside.

Making the Muffins

  • Using a hand-held mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the vegetable shortening and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low, then alternate adding the milk along with the whisked dry mixture. Mix until just combined; the batter will be thick but easily scoopable.
  • Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, evenly divide the batter into the mini muffin cavities.

Baking

  • Bake for 13-15 minutes at 350ºF or until light golden brown.
  • Immediately roll the breakfast puffs in the melted butter, then coat with the cinnamon sugar mix.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a unique twist, consider mixing in some chocolate chips or dried fruit into the batter before baking. Make sure your vegetable shortening is at room temperature for a lighter texture. Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized muffins to ensure uniform baking. Don’t skip the rolling in butter and cinnamon sugar; it’s what makes these puffs so irresistible!