Description

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins offer all the sweet, warm flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in convenient, individual muffin form. Soft, fluffy, and swirled with a cinnamon-sugar filling, they’re perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these muffins bring the cozy comfort of cinnamon rolls without the fuss of rolling and slicing dough.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirling with brown sugar)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined to distribute the flavors evenly.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a spatula until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
Prepare Filling and Swirl: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar with ground cinnamon. Pour half of the muffin batter into the lined muffin cups, sprinkle some of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture on top, then dollop the remaining batter over it. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the filling through the batter for a beautiful cinnamon roll effect.
Bake the Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and whole milk for better batter consistency and fluffier muffins.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; fold ingredients just until combined.
Swirling the cinnamon sugar filling lightly through the batter helps create distinct, visible swirls reminiscent of cinnamon rolls.
If desired, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze after baking for extra sweetness.
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.