Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe: Sweet and Delicious Recipe
Deliciously soft and sweet Cinnamon Roll Muffins, perfect for a breakfast treat or snack. These muffins capture the rich flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with a tender crumb, a cinnamon-sugar swirl, and a smooth vanilla glaze topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep muffins tender.
- Make the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter, mixing until it forms a spreadable paste that will create the signature cinnamon swirl inside the muffins.
- Assemble the Muffins: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it. Spoon a portion of the muffin batter into each muffin cup. Add a small dollop of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top of the batter in each cup, then cover with additional muffin batter to enclose the cinnamon filling.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake the muffins for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Vanilla Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding a little more milk if too thick or powdered sugar if too thin.
- Glaze the Muffins: Drizzle or spread the vanilla glaze over the cooled muffins. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure muffins remain light and fluffy.
- Use softened butter for the cinnamon swirl for easy spreading.
- Check muffins starting at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Glaze can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated slightly for a drizzle before serving.
- These muffins can be frozen without glaze; thaw and glaze before serving.
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Muffins, Breakfast Muffins, Cinnamon Swirl, Sweet Muffins, Vanilla Glaze