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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Deliciously soft and fluffy muffins that capture the essence of cinnamon rolls, topped with a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Filling
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
Make Cinnamon Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined.
Assemble Muffins
  1. Spoon a small amount of muffin batter into each muffin cup.
  2. Add a teaspoon of the cinnamon filling on top of the batter in each cup.
  3. Top with more muffin batter until the cups are about 3/4 full.
  4. Use a toothpick to swirl the filling into the batter gently.
Bake and Glaze
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. While muffins are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Once muffins are done, let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling with glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

These muffins are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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