Brown Sugar Muffins

There’s nothing quite like a warm, soft muffin fresh from the oven—and these Brown Sugar Muffins are as simple as they are comforting. With just a handful of pantry staples and 10 minutes of prep, you’ll have golden, bakery-style muffins ready to enjoy any time of day. Perfect for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or even make-ahead meal prep, this recipe is one you’ll return to again and again.

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Brown Sugar Muffins

Why You'll Love This Brown Sugar Muffins Recipe

• Simple ingredients: Pantry staples you already have at home

• Make-ahead friendly: Store well for grab-and-go breakfasts

• Kid-approved: Sweet, soft, and perfect for little hands

• Budget-friendly: Homemade muffins for a fraction of the coffee shop price

• Comfort food: Brown sugar and cinnamon bring cozy, nostalgic flavor

• Perfect for sharing: Great for potlucks, school events, or brunch

• Freezer-friendly: Save extras for busy weeks

Baking Tips & Tricks

• Don’t overmix: Stir until just combined to keep muffins light and fluffy

• Room temperature eggs: Helps the batter mix more evenly

• Use an ice cream scoop: Makes portioning the batter quick and mess-free

• Check early: Muffins can dry out—test with a toothpick at 18 minutes

Brown Sugar Muffins Recipe

Yields 12

Ingredients:

Muffins

• 2 c. all-purpose flour

• 1/2 c. granulated sugar

• 1/3 c. brown sugar, packed

• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 c. milk

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2/3 c. butter, melted

Topping

• 1/4 c. sugar

• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

• 1/3 c. butter, melted

Let's Get Started!

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.

2. In a small mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Stir together egg, milk and 1/3 cup melted butter. Add egg mixture to the flour mixture, stir until just moistened (batter may be lumpy).Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.

3. Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup of sugar, and cinnamon. When muffins are finished baking, dip the top of the muffins in the melted butter and then dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm.