While visiting my parents recently, I wanted to make a muffin for breakfast that wouldn’t require any “special” ingredients. I thought for a minute, then these beauties came to my mind…French Breakfast Puffs. They require the basics – flour, butter, eggs, milk and spices. The muffin is so fluffy and delicious and it is encased in a crunchy, buttery, cinnamon/sugar coating.
These have been a favorite in our family for years! Here’s the simple recipe:
French Breakfast Puffs
1 1/2 C flour
3/4 C sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 C milk
1 egg, beaten
1/3 C butter, melted
Topping
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 C sugar
1/3 C butter, melted
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Add milk, beaten egg, and 1/3 cup melted butter. Mix well. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
While the puffs are baking, mix the cinnamon, sugar in a shallow dish. Place the melted butter in another shallow dish.
Remove the muffins from the pan while still hot; dip in melted butter, then mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Makes 1 dozen
These are heaven! What a delicious way to start the day!
Do you have a “go-to” muffin you make? If not, these are a great choice!
RefreshHer 
Yum!! There was a bakery near my hometown in Maine that used to sell this type of muffins, but I’ve never tried making them. I might try this recipe this week!
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They’re so easy; I do hope you’ll try them!!
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These look really good! I will try to make them for sure! ( I think I will add chocolate chips..haha)( just kidding😁)
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You made me laugh (as you always do!)! As much as I love chocolate, I promise these don’t even need them!! But you could eat chocolate chips while you’re making them! 😅
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Denise, do have any idea how many points in weight watchers? These look delicious.
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I’m sure it’s on the high side, but I have not calculated points on this recipe. It was my weekly splurge and so worth it!
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Yummy!
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Yes they are!! 😋
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Two of my kids made these in a mini muffin pan- YUM! Thanks for another great recipe.
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Oh nice! Tiny muffins are perfect anytime!!
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This was a lovely blog postt
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Thank you! These puffs are even lovelier!! 😋
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