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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins That Will Make Mornings Magical

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins bring beloved flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls into a simple breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides a soft, cake-like structure.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and helps achieve a golden color.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensures the muffins rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and heightens flavor.
  • 1 cup Milk Keeps the batter moist; whole milk enhances richness.
  • 1 large Egg Provides binding and structure.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds depth; pure extract is best.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for added richness.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Essential for the gooey filling.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Main spice for warm flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Used for a sweet glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Cream Achieves ideal drizzle consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Roll Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Then fold into the dry ingredients.
  4. Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon swirl.
  5. Spoon muffin batter into liners, add a tsp of cinnamon swirl, and top with more batter.
  6. Gently swirl the cinnamon filling through the batter with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Mix powdered sugar with milk to make the glaze and drizzle over warm muffins before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing and store unglazed muffins at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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