Description
These Cinnamon Roll Muffins combine the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a muffin. Soft, tender, and swirled with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, they make a perfect breakfast treat, dessert, or snack. Easy to make and bake, these muffins offer gooey, melt-in-your-mouth goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 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
Cinnamon Swirl Filling
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Vanilla Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and sweetness.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring just until no visible streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Prepare cinnamon filling: In a small bowl, combine the packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter, mixing until it forms a loose, spreadable filling.
- Layer batter and filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, then add a small spoonful of the cinnamon sugar filling on top.
- Top and swirl: Add more batter over the filling until the muffin cups are about three-quarters full, then gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter using a toothpick or knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare glaze: While the muffins cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to form the vanilla glaze.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over warm muffins. Serve immediately for best gooey, soft texture and irresistible flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure muffins remain tender and fluffy.
- For added texture, consider folding in chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter or cinnamon filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat muffins in the microwave for 10 seconds before serving to recreate that fresh-baked warmth and softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon roll muffins, cinnamon muffins, breakfast muffins, cinnamon sugar muffins, glazed muffins, easy muffins recipe, American muffins, cinnamon swirl muffins
