Description
These Cinnamon Roll Muffins offer the delightful flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a quick and easy muffin form. Perfect for cozy mornings or brunch, they feature a tender, moist crumb with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl inside and a golden-brown crust on top.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, room temperature eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar filling.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Fill each lined muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter, add a swirl of the cinnamon sugar mixture into the batter, then top with a little more batter to cover the filling.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven, allow them to cool slightly in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins.
- Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency.
- You can add a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These muffins freeze well; wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon roll muffins, cinnamon muffins, easy breakfast muffins, cinnamon swirl muffins, quick morning treat
