Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cinnamon Roll Muffins, where the comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls are transformed into an easy-to-make muffin treat. These soft, buttery muffins are swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and drizzled with a rich cream cheese glaze, making them ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or a personal indulgence, these muffins will elevate any occasion. With straightforward ingredients and simple preparation steps, even beginner bakers can enjoy the pleasure of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla. Mix wet into dry until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; add cinnamon filling; top with remaining batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar and milk to reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg