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Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Snickerdoodle Muffins

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These muffins combine the moistness of zucchini with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping for a cozy, snickerdoodle-inspired treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed (110g)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (75g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (120g)
  • For the cinnamon sugar topping:
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture so it is damp but not dripping.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the squeezed zucchini and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the wet mixture and stir gently to combine.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Mix the cinnamon sugar topping by combining granulated sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle generously over each muffin.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Freshly ground cinnamon enhances flavor. Start checking muffins at 20 minutes to avoid drying out. For gluten-free, use 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum if needed. For vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs, use vegan margarine and plant-based yogurt.

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