Description
Delight in these soft and fluffy Cinnamon Roll Muffins, perfectly swirled with a cinnamon-sugar filling and baked to golden perfection. Combining the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in an easy-to-make muffin, this recipe is ideal for a quick breakfast treat or a cozy snack anytime.
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 (included in filling mix)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleaning easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, room temperature eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
- Mix Batter: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can cause dense muffins.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the sweet filling.
- Assemble Muffins: Fill each muffin cup about one-third full with batter, then add a spoonful of the cinnamon sugar mixture and swirl it with a skewer or knife. Top with more batter until each cup is about two-thirds full to encase the filling.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency and rise.
- Swirling the cinnamon sugar filling creates that classic cinnamon roll look inside the muffins.
- You can add a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk once cooled for extra sweetness.
- For a lighter option, substitute whole milk with skim milk, though whole milk provides richer flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy.
