Description
Delightful bite-sized pastries with a fluffy texture and a sweet, cinnamon-kissed crunch, perfect for brunch or a cozy breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for batter) + 1/2 cup (for coating)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Shortening (room temperature)
- 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Milk (whole or almond)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level position.
- Generously spray a 24-cavity mini muffin pan with a flour-based baking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon for the coating.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a stand mixer, beat the vegetable shortening and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and alternately add the milk and dry mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter into the mini muffin cavities using a medium-size cookie scoop.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until light golden brown on top.
- Immediately roll each puff in melted butter, then coat with the cinnamon sugar mix. Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use quality ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg