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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Deliciously soft and fluffy muffins with a sweet cinnamon swirl, topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoon milk more if needed for consistency
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold using a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay.
Make the Cinnamon Filling
  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter. Mix until it forms a paste.
Assemble the Muffins
  1. Spoon a small amount of muffin batter into each muffin cup, filling them about ⅓ full.
  2. Add a generous teaspoon of the cinnamon filling on top of the batter in each cup.
  3. Top with more muffin batter until the cups are about ⅔ full, ensuring the filling is covered.
  4. Using a toothpick or knife, swirl the batter gently to create a marbled effect.
Bake the Muffins
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if necessary.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds for a warm treat.

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