Description
Delicious Cinnamon Roll Muffins that bring warmth and comfort to your mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Milk (for Icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Combine melted unsalted butter, milk, large egg, and vanilla extract in another bowl, whisking until smooth.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently until there are no flour streaks remaining.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar filling by whisking brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Fill the muffin cups halfway with batter, then add a teaspoon of the cinnamon mixture on top.
- Swirl the filling slightly using a toothpick or knife, then top them with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Prepare the icing by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and optional vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Whole wheat or gluten-free flour may be used, but may require adjustments in liquid.
- Brown sugar could be partially used for a richer flavor.
- Ensure baking powder is fresh for best results.
- Can use vegetable oil or applesauce for a lighter muffin.
- Non-dairy milk can be used, like almond or oat milk.
- Flax egg can be used for vegan versions.
- Coconut sugar can be used for a different flavor.
- Nutmeg can be used for a twist.
- Coconut sugar can create a similar texture for icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg