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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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  • Author: Asma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast Brunch Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the perfect blend of fluffy muffins, rich cinnamon-sugar filling, and a decadent cream cheese glaze. Easy to make, they bring the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls into a quick and delicious muffin form—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat!

Ingredients

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For the Muffins

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

Prepare the Muffin Batter

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Prepare the Cinnamon Filling

  1. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.

Assemble the Muffins

  1. Fill each muffin cup halfway with muffin batter.
  2. Add a spoonful of the cinnamon filling on top.
  3. Top with the remaining muffin batter, filling each cup almost to the top.
  4. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the batter and filling together for a marbled effect.

Bake the Muffins

  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze

  1. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Adjust milk for drizzling consistency.

Glaze the Muffins & Serve

  1. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled muffins using a spoon or pastry bag.
  2. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Notes

  • Not a fan of cream cheese glaze? Skip it or drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
  • For extra flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon filling.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Find it online: https://homelandflavors.com/cinnamon-roll-muffins/