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Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe: Sweet and Delicious

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Make Cinnamon Filling: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a separate bowl.
  5. Layer Batter and Filling: Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cinnamon filling, then top with more batter.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
  8. 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