Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of cinnamon rolls and muffins with these easy-to-make Cinnamon Roll Muffins. Featuring a soft, fluffy texture and a delicious cinnamon swirl, these muffins are ideal for a quick breakfast or a sweet snack. Topped with a simple glaze, they’re sure to become a favorite treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon swirl.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with muffin batter. Add a spoonful of the cinnamon swirl mixture to each cup. Swirl with a toothpick or skewer. Top with remaining muffin batter, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.
Notes
For a lighter texture, avoid overmixing the batter.
Customize by adding nuts or raisins to the batter if desired.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 muffins
- Calories: 250 kcal per muffin
