Mini Cinnamon and Sugar Muffins (Churro Bites)

My sister requested these for her bridal shower and later referred to them as "crack balls." They are fairly easy to make and very delicious. They're best right out of the oven and served hot, but still ridiculously tasty after they cool off.  I recommend making these for a party/potluck.


Mini Cinnamon and Sugar Muffins (aka Mini Churro Bites)
From: Erica's Sweet Tooth

Ingredients

For the Mini Muffins

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup milk

For the Topping

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon


1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3.  In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using a hand mixer, beat together the sugar and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well combined.

4. With the mixer on low, alternate adding the flour mixture and the 1/2 cup of milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until combined.

5. Use a small scoop to fill each muffin tin and bake for 15-18 minutes.

6. While the muffins are baking, melt butter in a pan and mix together the sugar and cinnamon (for the topping) in a small bowl. As soon as the muffins are done baking, remove them from the pan and roll each muffin in the butter and then the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.