Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Muffins for Cozy Mornings Recipe
These Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Muffins are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, perfect for cozy mornings or special occasions. They are moist, fluffy, and bursting with cinnamon flavor, making them a favorite among both kids and adults.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Swirl half of this mixture into the batter.
- Bake: Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a gooey cinnamon center, add a dollop of cream cheese filling before swirling in the cinnamon mixture.
- You can top the muffins with a simple vanilla glaze for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Muffins, Breakfast, Brunch, Cinnamon, Muffins, Sweet Treats