Description
Cinnamon Roll Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, combining the flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a convenient muffin form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cinnamon filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter until crumbly.
- Spoon half of the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about halfway. Add a teaspoon of the cinnamon filling mixture on top of the batter in each cup, then cover with the remaining muffin batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the muffins are done, let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Drizzle the glaze over the warm muffins.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the cinnamon filling.
- You can also substitute almond extract for vanilla in the glaze for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg