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French Breakfast Puffs

This recipe has been a cherished favorite since my childhood. I still enjoy making these muffins for my husband and myself. They're simple to whip up and incredibly delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 12 (1 dozen)
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons margarine, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line cups with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar and shortening. Beat in egg. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. While muffins are baking, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Remove muffins from oven and muffin pan. Immediately, dip the tops of the muffins into the melted margarine, then into the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Repeat with each muffin, until all muffin tops are covered. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
Keyword French Breakfast Puffs
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