# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 2/3 cup whole milk
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
10 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Cut cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to distribute dough into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for coating in a small bowl.
09 - Allow baked bites to cool for 5 minutes. Brush each with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to thoroughly coat.
10 - Serve warm or at room temperature.
