Creating Snickerdoodle Muffins doesn’t have to be complicated. Follow these straightforward steps for delicious results:

1. Preheat the oven: To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Combine wet ingredients: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
6. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Prepare cinnamon-sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix together the ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon for sprinkling.
8. Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
9. Sprinkle topping: Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the tops of the filled muffin cups.
10. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Following these steps will lead to a batch of delightful Snickerdoodle Muffins that are sure to impress everyone!