Name: Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; ¾ cup milk; ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; ½ cup powdered sugar; 1 tbsp milk; ½ tsp vanilla extract

Introduction

Cinnamon Roll Muffins combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with the ease of a muffin. These soft, tender treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack any time of day. With a sweet cinnamon swirl and a drizzle of vanilla glaze, they’re sure to please everyone at the table.

Four cinnamon muffins sit closely together on a white plate, each muffin showing a golden brown base layer with a crumbly, darker brown cinnamon sugar topping that looks rough and textured. Drizzled thick white icing flows unevenly over the tops, giving a shiny and smooth contrast to the rough cinnamon crumble. The muffins have a slightly rounded, uneven top with visible soft and moist texture beneath the crumb layer, all on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

¾ cup milk

⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

⅓ cup brown sugar, packed (for cinnamon swirl filling)

1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl filling)

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl filling)

½ cup powdered sugar (for vanilla glaze)

1 tbsp milk (for vanilla glaze)

½ tsp vanilla extract (for vanilla glaze)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.

Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until there are no streaks of flour. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.

Step 5: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter to create the cinnamon swirl filling.

Step 6: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add a small spoonful of the cinnamon mixture on top of the batter in each cup.

Step 7: Add more batter over the cinnamon mixture until each muffin cup is about three-quarters full. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter for a marbled effect.

Step 8: Bake the muffins for 15–18 minutes, or until they turn golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9: While the muffins cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the vanilla glaze until smooth.

Step 10: Drizzle the glaze over the warm muffins and serve immediately for a soft, gooey treat.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of flour?

All-purpose flour works best for these muffins to achieve the right texture. Using whole wheat flour may make the muffins denser, but you can substitute half if you prefer a heartier muffin.

Can I make these muffins ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the batter and cinnamon filling the night before and assemble the muffins just before baking. The baked muffins also freeze well—just thaw and warm before serving.