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Welcome, dear readers! Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful and unique recipe with you. Let’s dive into the world of Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins with a Lemon Twist. This recipe promises a burst of flavors and is perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
Optional Toppings: Whipped cream, Powdered sugar, Fresh berries, Maple syrup, Chopped nuts

Feel free to make substitutions if you have dietary restrictions. For instance, you can use almond milk instead of regular milk or a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Combine the dry and wet ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
For the coating, mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Dip the warm muffin tops into the mixture

Notes

Ensure the butter is melted but not too hot, as it might cook the eggs.
Stir the batter until just combined to avoid dense muffins.