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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins for Easy Breakfast Bliss at Home

Experience the coziness of Cinnamon Roll Muffins with gooey cinnamon swirls and cream cheese glaze—easy to make and perfect for breakfast!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Whole wheat flour can be used.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used for more flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Baking powder Check freshness.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted) Vegetable oil can be a dairy-free substitute.
  • 0.75 cup Milk Non-dairy milk can be swapped.
  • 1 large Egg Consider a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract can be used.
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Greek yogurt can lighten it up.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Mix in cornstarch for extra stability.
  • 2 tbsp Milk (for glaze) Adjust for desired consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease each cup.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, whisk butter, milk, egg, and vanilla. Gently mix wet into dry ingredients until just combined.
  3. Blend softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling until smooth.
  4. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a scoop of cinnamon filling, then top with more batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Beat cream cheese until smooth, mix in powdered sugar and milk until drizzling consistency is achieved.
  7. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over cooled muffins.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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