Smores Cinnamon Sugar Maple Ginger (Printable)
Muffin pops loaded with marshmallow, chocolate, maple, and ginger, rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating.
# Components:
→ Muffin Base
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
08 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
11 - 1/4 cup whole milk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Smores Components
13 - 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
14 - 3/4 cup mini marshmallows
15 - 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
16 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
17 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Assembly
19 - 12 cake pop sticks or lollipop sticks
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners; for muffin pops, use 12 regular-size muffin cups.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
03 - In a large bowl, blend melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
05 - Stir in mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes. Gently insert a cake pop stick into the center of each muffin while warm, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
10 - Brush each cooled muffin pop lightly with melted butter using a pastry brush, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to evenly coat.
11 - Serve at room temperature and enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Fun for parties or gatherings
- Warmly spiced muffin base with nostalgic smores flavors
02 -
- Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, dairy, and possible soy from chocolate chips
- For extra gooeyness, press extra marshmallows on top before baking
03 -
- Serve warm for maximum gooey marshmallow effect
- Swap honey for maple syrup if preferred