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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

TheseCinnamon Roll Muffinsbring all the delicious flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make muffin form! Soft, buttery muffins are swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze for the perfect breakfast treat or snack.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour½ cupgranulated sugar1 tbspbaking powder½ tspsalt½ cupunsalted butter, melted1 cupmilk1large egg1 tspvanilla extract
  • ½ cupgranulated sugar1 tbspbaking powder½ tspsalt½ cupunsalted butter, melted1 cupmilk1large egg1 tspvanilla extract
  • 1 tbspbaking powder½ tspsalt½ cupunsalted butter, melted1 cupmilk1large egg1 tspvanilla extract
  • ½ tspsalt½ cupunsalted butter, melted1 cupmilk1large egg1 tspvanilla extract
  • ½ cupunsalted butter, melted1 cupmilk1large egg1 tspvanilla extract
  • 1 cupmilk1large egg1 tspvanilla extract
  • 1large egg1 tspvanilla extract
  • 1 tspvanilla extract
  • ½ cupunsalted butter, softened½ cupbrown sugar2 tbspground cinnamon
  • ½ cupbrown sugar2 tbspground cinnamon
  • 2 tbspground cinnamon
  • 4 ozcream cheese, softened½ cuppowdered sugar1–2tbsp milk½ tspvanilla extract
  • ½ cuppowdered sugar1–2tbsp milk½ tspvanilla extract
  • 1–2tbsp milk½ tspvanilla extract
  • ½ tspvanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to350°F (175°C).Line a12-cup muffin tinwith muffin liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.2️⃣Prepare the Muffin Batter:In a large mixing bowl, whisk together theflour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.In another bowl, whisk together themelted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.Add thewet ingredientsto thedry ingredientsand mix until just combined.Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.3️⃣Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:In a small bowl, mix together thesoftened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamonuntil smooth and well combined.4️⃣Assemble the Muffins:Fill each muffin cuphalfwaywith muffin batter.Add aspoonful of the cinnamon fillingon top of the batter in each cup.Top with theremaining muffin batter, filling each cupalmost to the top.Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  2. Preheat your oven to350°F (175°C).
  3. Line a12-cup muffin tinwith muffin liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.2️⃣Prepare the Muffin Batter:In a large mixing bowl, whisk together theflour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.In another bowl, whisk together themelted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.Add thewet ingredientsto thedry ingredientsand mix until just combined.Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.3️⃣Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:In a small bowl, mix together thesoftened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamonuntil smooth and well combined.4️⃣Assemble the Muffins:Fill each muffin cuphalfwaywith muffin batter.Add aspoonful of the cinnamon fillingon top of the batter in each cup.Top with theremaining muffin batter, filling each cupalmost to the top.Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  4. 2️⃣Prepare the Muffin Batter:In a large mixing bowl, whisk together theflour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.In another bowl, whisk together themelted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.Add thewet ingredientsto thedry ingredientsand mix until just combined.Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.3️⃣Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:In a small bowl, mix together thesoftened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamonuntil smooth and well combined.4️⃣Assemble the Muffins:Fill each muffin cuphalfwaywith muffin batter.Add aspoonful of the cinnamon fillingon top of the batter in each cup.Top with theremaining muffin batter, filling each cupalmost to the top.Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together theflour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together themelted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.Add thewet ingredientsto thedry ingredientsand mix until just combined.Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.3️⃣Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:In a small bowl, mix together thesoftened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamonuntil smooth and well combined.4️⃣Assemble the Muffins:Fill each muffin cuphalfwaywith muffin batter.Add aspoonful of the cinnamon fillingon top of the batter in each cup.Top with theremaining muffin batter, filling each cupalmost to the top.Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  7. Add thewet ingredientsto thedry ingredientsand mix until just combined.Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.3️⃣Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:In a small bowl, mix together thesoftened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamonuntil smooth and well combined.4️⃣Assemble the Muffins:Fill each muffin cuphalfwaywith muffin batter.Add aspoonful of the cinnamon fillingon top of the batter in each cup.Top with theremaining muffin batter, filling each cupalmost to the top.Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  8. 3️⃣Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:
  9. In a small bowl, mix together thesoftened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamonuntil smooth and well combined.4️⃣Assemble the Muffins:Fill each muffin cuphalfwaywith muffin batter.Add aspoonful of the cinnamon fillingon top of the batter in each cup.Top with theremaining muffin batter, filling each cupalmost to the top.Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  10. 4️⃣Assemble the Muffins:Fill each muffin cuphalfwaywith muffin batter.Add aspoonful of the cinnamon fillingon top of the batter in each cup.Top with theremaining muffin batter, filling each cupalmost to the top.Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  11. Fill each muffin cuphalfwaywith muffin batter.
  12. Add aspoonful of the cinnamon fillingon top of the batter in each cup.Top with theremaining muffin batter, filling each cupalmost to the top.Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  13. Top with theremaining muffin batter, filling each cupalmost to the top.Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  14. Using atoothpick or skewer, swirl the batter and filling together to create a marbled effect.
  15. 5️⃣Bake the Muffins:Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  16. Bake in thepreheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  17. Remove from the oven and let the muffinscool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
  18. 6️⃣Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  19. In a medium bowl, beat thesoftened cream cheesewith a hand mixer until smooth.Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  20. Add thepowdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.
  21. 7️⃣Glaze the Muffins:Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  22. Once the muffins arecompletely cooled, drizzle thecream cheese glazeover the top using aspoon or pastry bag.8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
  23. 8️⃣Serve & Enjoy!
  24. Serve the muffinswarm or at room temperaturefor a soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled treat. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea!

Notes

✔Storage:Store leftovers in anairtight containerat room temperature for2 days, or refrigerate for up to5 days. Warm slightly before serving for the best texture.✔Freezing:These muffins freeze well! Wrap individually and freeze for up to3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for a few seconds before eating.✔Extra Cinnamon Flavor:Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking for added crunch!✔Make it Lighter:SubstituteGreek yogurtfor butter in the muffin batter for a slightly healthier version.

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