Description

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins combine the soft, tender crumb of a classic muffin with a gooey cinnamon sugar swirl and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, they offer the irresistible flavor of cinnamon rolls without the lengthy preparation. Ready in under 30 minutes, they provide a quick and delicious way to enjoy the comforting taste of cinnamon rolls in muffin form.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup milk
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl Filling

⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Vanilla Glaze

½ cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, melted unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined thoroughly.
Combine batters: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until no streaks of flour remain; avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender and fluffy.
Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix together packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter to form the cinnamon filling.
Assemble muffins: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, then add a spoonful of the cinnamon mixture on top.
Add remaining batter and swirl: Top each muffin cup with more batter until cups are about ¾ full. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter, creating distinct ribbons.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Prepare glaze: While the muffins cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to form the vanilla glaze.
Glaze and serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm muffins and serve immediately for the best gooey, soft experience.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to ensure soft and tender muffins.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl for added texture and flavor.
Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Warm muffins in the microwave for 10 seconds before serving to enhance freshness and gooey texture.
For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze wrapped individually for up to 3 months.
Try adding diced apples or orange zest for seasonal flavor variations.
If cinnamon swirl sinks, toss cinnamon sugar mixture with a teaspoon of flour before adding.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cinnamon roll muffins, cinnamon swirl, vanilla glaze, breakfast muffins, quick cinnamon rolls, soft muffins, gooey cinnamon sugar, easy baking recipe