These Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins are the best mashup of two favorites: soft, tender apple muffins and cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle muffins.They’re loaded with fresh apple flavor, warm spice, and topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating just like the classic cookie.Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these muffins bring cozy fall baking to every bite.

Once you’ve tried these, don’t miss more of my Best Muffin Recipes! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Apples: Granny Smith apples are tart and hold their shape while baking.Other firm apples like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Fuji also work well.Just dice them finely so they bake evenly.

Apple Pie Spice: Homemade apple pie spice gives the most flavor, but store-bought works in a pinch.Buttermilk: Keeps muffins moist, tender, and fluffy.If you don’t have any, make your own with milk plus lemon juice or vinegar.

Topping: A simple brush of melted butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar gives the muffins their signature snickerdoodle-style tops.Baker’s Tips for the Best Muffins Don’t overmix: Stir just until the flour disappears.Dice apples small so they bake evenly.

Use room-temperature ingredients: Buttermilk, eggs, and butter mix more smoothly when not cold.Fill muffin cups to the top for tall, bakery-style muffins.

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