Follow these steps, and you’ll have a batch of delightful muffins ready in no time:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin papers.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. While the muffins are baking, mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl.
8. Once baked, let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Brush the tops of the warm muffins with melted butter, and then dip them into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating well.

This process is much like a dance in my kitchen, reminiscent of watching my family whip up traditional meals with love and precision.