Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll. These soft, buttery muffins are swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a creamy glaze, making them perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature with your favorite beverage, these muffins are sure to please everyone. With easy-to-find ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can whip up a batch in no time. Enjoy this sweet treat at family gatherings, brunches, or simply as a delicious pick-me-up throughout the week.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the cinnamon filling: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- For the cream cheese glaze: 4 oz cream cheese, softened, ½ cup powdered sugar, milk (as needed), ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or cooking spray.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- For the filling, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter; add a spoonful of cinnamon filling and top with remaining batter. Swirl lightly with a toothpick for marbled effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before glazing.
- For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar and milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg