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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins That Melt in Your Mouth: A Quick Treat

Indulge in homemade Cinnamon Roll Muffins that bring nostalgic flavors, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 28 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour.
  • 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Baking Powder Fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy-free option: use almond milk.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with flax egg for vegan.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Roll Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract; stir until mixed.
  4. Gently pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold together without overmixing.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ground cinnamon and melted butter.
  6. Scoop muffin batter into prepared muffin cups, filling halfway, then add cinnamon filling on top.
  7. Spoon additional batter over cinnamon filling to cover.
  8. Gently swirl batter and cinnamon filling together using a toothpick.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
  10. While muffins bake, whisk together cream cheese and powdered sugar for glaze.
  11. Drizzle cream cheese glaze over warm muffins and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ice muffins with glaze just before serving. Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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