Soft muffin balls with maple, bourbon, and cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for sweet breakfasts or desserts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2/3 cup whole milk
08 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2 tablespoons bourbon
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
13 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
14 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 18-count mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, melted butter, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let muffin balls rest for 3 to 5 minutes in the pan, then carefully transfer to a wire rack.
08 - While still warm, brush each muffin ball with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture made by combining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
09 - Serve warm or at room temperature.
