- Why did they peak?
- Oven too hot or overmixed (which also causes tunnels).
- Why stick to paper?
- Tried to peel too hot. Wait until cool!
Cinnamon Walnut Muffins
A classic quick bread that evokes cozy autumn evenings: toasted walnuts and cinnamon meet in a moist, fluffy muffin. Ideal for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.
Ingredients
2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
2/3
cup
Granulated Sugar
1/2
cup
Unsalted Butter (softened)
2
large
Eggs
1/2
cup
Milk
2
tsp
Baking Powder
2
tsp
Ground Cinnamon
1
cup
Ground Walnuts
2
tbsp
Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Muffin Tin - For shape.
- Paper Liners - For convenience.
- Ice Cream Scoop - For even portioning.
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Tree Nuts
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line muffin tin.
Tip: Papers protect from drying out.
2
✓
Mix dry ingredients: flour, powder, cinnamon, salt, walnuts.
Tip: Walnut oil adds extra moistness.
3
✓
Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, then milk.
Tip: Wet emulsion carries the flavor.
4
✓
Pour wet into dry, fold just until flour disappears.
Tip: Secret: DO NOT mix smooth! Lumpy batter = soft muffin.
5
✓
Fill cups 3/4 full.
Tip: They rise significantly.
6
✓
Bake 20-25 mins (toothpick test).
Tip: Don't overbake, nuts burn easily.
7
✓
Cool on rack, dust with sugar.
Tip: Stays soft for days in airtight container.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Ground Walnuts
- 2 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)
- 1 pinch Salt