Description
Soft and gooey cinnamon roll muffins with a sweet cinnamon swirl and creamy glaze. These easy muffins deliver the flavor of classic cinnamon rolls in a quick breakfast-friendly treat.
Ingredients
- For the Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- For the Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter to make the cinnamon filling.
6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, add a small spoonful of cinnamon filling, then top with more batter.
7. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter.
8. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and set in the center.
9. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
10. Whisk together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the slightly warm muffins before serving.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Muffins can also be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated briefly in the microwave before serving.
For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg