Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe: Sweet and Delicious
Cinnamon Roll Muffins combine the delicious flavors of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a muffin. Soft, fluffy, and swirled with cinnamon sugar, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, then top with remaining batter.
- Swirl remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture with a toothpick or knife.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool muffins for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over muffins.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to a month.
- Substitute almond milk for regular milk for a dairy-free option.
