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Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Cinnamon roll muffins blend bakery magic with homemade comfort, offering sweet spirals of warmth in a perfectly portable morning treat. Classic breakfast cinnamon flavors swirl through tender crumb, inviting you to savor each delightful, bakery-inspired bite.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup (177 ml) milk
  • ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
  • ⅓ cup (79 ml) vegetable oil

Dry Seasonings and Leavening Agents:

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Swirl and Glaze Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup (67 g) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 12 tablespoons (15–30 ml) milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and positioning a muffin tin with protective paper liners.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring thorough integration of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Create a liquid mixture by whisking milk, vegetable oil, and egg until harmoniously blended.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry components, mixing minimally to maintain a soft, tender texture.
  5. Distribute the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling approximately two-thirds of each compartment.
  6. Craft a decadent cinnamon swirl by blending sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter into a rich, aromatic mixture.
  7. Delicately dollop the cinnamon mixture atop each muffin batter, creating enticing pockets of flavor.
  8. Using a slender implement like a toothpick, artfully marble the cinnamon swirl throughout the batter, creating mesmerizing patterns.
  9. Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven, allowing the treats to bake for 20-25 minutes until a inserted toothpick emerges pristine.
  10. Meanwhile, whisk powdered sugar and milk together to form a silky, smooth glaze.
  11. After removing from the oven, permit muffins to rest momentarily in the tin before transferring to a cooling rack.
  12. Generously drizzle the glossy glaze over the warm muffins, enhancing their sweet, comforting appeal.

Notes

  • Quick and easy breakfast treat that brings the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls into a convenient muffin form.
  • Soft, tender muffins with a delightful swirl of cinnamon sugar that creates beautiful marbled patterns throughout.
  • Perfect for meal prep, these muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Swirling technique requires a gentle touch to create beautiful cinnamon ribbons without overmixing the batter.
  • Serve warm for the most intense flavor and softest texture, with glaze melting into every delicious bite.
  • Versatile recipe allows for easy customization by adding chopped nuts or reducing sugar for a less sweet version.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg