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Delish Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins

Delish Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins

Tender cinnamon-spiced apple muffins rolled in buttery cinnamon-sugar, just like your favorite snickerdoodle cookie—crisp tops, soft centers, and juicy apple bits in every bite.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon for batter
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted cooled to room temperature
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar for batter
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed for batter
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.75 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cup peeled tart apples, finely diced such as Granny Smith
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar for cinnamon-sugar coating
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for cinnamon-sugar coating
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for brushing warm tops

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  • In a small bowl, mix 0.33 cup granulated sugar with 1.0 tsp ground cinnamon for the coating; set aside. Melt 2.0 tbsp butter for brushing and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, 2.0 tsp cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk melted 0.5 cup butter with 0.75 cup granulated sugar and 0.25 cup brown sugar until glossy. Whisk in eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Fold in the finely diced apples until evenly distributed.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 0.75 full.
  • Bake 16 to 18 minutes, or until tops are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan 5 minutes. Brush warm muffin tops with the melted butter and immediately roll or sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra apple flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Muffins keep covered at room temperature for 2 days or freeze up to 2 months.