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Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Muffins

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These cozy cinnamon sugar zucchini muffins feature a bakery-style crust with a tender, moist crumb, perfect for easy homemade baking and everyday cozy moments.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, plus extra for topping
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups finely grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis), squeezed of excess water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • Melted butter for brushing tops

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Grate the zucchini finely and place it in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Gently squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the granulated sugar with melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until combined.
  6. Gently fold the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients.
  7. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold together just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  8. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for the topping.
  9. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  10. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping generously over each muffin and brush lightly with melted butter.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden with a slightly crisp crust.
  12. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy muffins. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender. Use melted butter brushed on top with cinnamon sugar for a bakery-style crust. Tent muffins with foil if browning too quickly.

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