Description
These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, combining the flavors of a muffin with the essence of a cinnamon roll. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Make Cinnamon Filling: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a separate bowl.
- Layer Batter and Filling: Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cinnamon filling, then top with more batter.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Glaze Muffins: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add nuts or raisins to the cinnamon filling for extra texture.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg