Description
Delight in these soft and fluffy Cinnamon Roll Muffins, featuring a sweet cinnamon swirl and a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, these muffins combine the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls in easy-to-make, individual portions baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined for the muffin base.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to create the muffin batter.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter thoroughly to form the cinnamon swirl filling.
- Assemble Muffins: Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter. Spoon a dollop of the cinnamon swirl mixture onto the batter in each cup, then use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter. Top each cup with remaining batter, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Vanilla Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (2-3 tablespoons as needed to reach desired consistency), and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze Muffins: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled muffins generously to finish them off with a sweet, creamy topping.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon to 1 tablespoon in the swirl mixture.
- You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative to make these muffins lactose-free.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the cinnamon mixture gently — over-swizzling can cause blending rather than layering.
- Adjust glaze thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
