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Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe

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Deliciously soft and gooey Cinnamon Roll Muffins featuring a tender muffin base swirled with a cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a breakfast treat or an indulgent snack, these muffins combine the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the convenience of easy-to-make muffins.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl Filling

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Vanilla Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with cupcake liners or lightly greasing each cup to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the flour.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, melted unsalted butter, large egg, and vanilla extract until fully blended to create a smooth wet mixture.
  4. Form Muffin Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until no flour streaks remain, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine the packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted unsalted butter. Mix to form a thick, spreadable cinnamon-sugar filling.
  6. Assemble Muffins: Spoon about one tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add a small spoonful of the cinnamon filling on top of the batter in each cup.
  7. Layer and Swirl: Add more batter over the cinnamon filling until the muffin cups are about three-quarters full. Gently swirl the filling into the batter using a toothpick or a knife to create a cinnamon swirl effect.
  8. Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Make the Vanilla Glaze: While the muffins are cooling slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  10. Finish and Serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm muffins. Serve immediately to enjoy them soft, gooey, and irresistibly flavorful.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender muffin crumb.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
  • For extra gooey centers, add a bit more cinnamon filling in the middle.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • You can warm muffins briefly before serving to refresh softness.

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