Description
Cinnamon roll muffins combine the gooey swirls of a cinnamon roll with the ease and speed of muffins. Soft, fluffy, and filled with warm cinnamon sugar, these treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime snacking—no yeast or rising required!
Ingredients
For the Muffin Batter:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (240ml) milk (whole or 2%)
1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar (light or dark)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons (30g) melted butter
For the Glaze:
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, oil or butter, and vanilla. Stir well.
Make Batter: Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir gently until just mixed; don’t overmix.
Make Cinnamon Swirl: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter into a thick paste.
Assemble Muffins: Spoon 1 tbsp batter into each cup, add 1 tsp swirl, top with more batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Glaze: Let cool 5–10 minutes. Drizzle with glaze while warm.
Notes
Don’t Overmix: Overmixing leads to tough muffins. Mix until just combined.
Extra Gooey Tip: Double the cinnamon swirl if you want more layers of sticky goodness.
Storage: Keep at room temp for 3 days, refrigerated for 7 days, or freeze for 2 months.
Microwave Tip: Warm refrigerated muffins for 10–15 seconds before serving for soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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