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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins That Melt in Your Mouth in 30 Minutes

Delicious Cinnamon Roll Muffins that are quick to prepare and perfect for breakfasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour for nuttier flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Baking Powder make sure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances flavors
  • 1 cup Milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 large Egg binds ingredients together
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract adds depth of flavor
For the Cinnamon Swirl Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar for caramel flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter for blending
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese optional but recommended
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sweetens the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • toothpick

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare muffin tin.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined.
  5. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to form a paste for the filling.
  6. Fill muffin cups one-third with batter, add cinnamon filling, then top with more batter until two-thirds full.
  7. Swirl the cinnamon mixture through the muffin batter with a toothpick.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes, then make the glaze and drizzle over warm muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize muffins with nuts or fruits for a unique twist.

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