Cinnamon Roll Muffins: Soft, Gooey Bites with a Cinnamon Swirl and Vanilla Glaze Recipe

Introduction

Cinnamon Roll Muffins offer all the gooey, cinnamon-swirled goodness of a classic cinnamon roll in convenient, handheld form. Soft, tender, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert cravings.

Ingredients

• Muffin Batter:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Cinnamon Swirl Filling:
• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Vanilla Glaze:
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, making sure no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to prepare the cinnamon filling.
6. Step 6: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, then add a small spoonful of the cinnamon mixture on top.
7. Step 7: Add more batter over the cinnamon filling until each cup is about three-quarters full. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the filling into the batter.
8. Step 8: Bake for 15–18 minutes or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Step 9: While the muffins cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
10. Step 10: Drizzle the glaze over the warm muffins and enjoy these irresistibly soft and gooey bites right away.

Tips & Variations

• Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
• Add chopped pecans or walnuts into the cinnamon swirl for a delicious crunch.
• Use a toothpick or skewer to create more defined swirls for a prettier presentation.

Storage

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To freshen them up, warm individual muffins in the microwave for about 10 seconds before serving for that just-baked softness and gooey texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these muffins gluten-free?

Yes, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend that measures 1:1. Just ensure the baking powder is gluten-free as well.

Can I prepare the batter ahead of time?

You can mix the dry and wet ingredients separately and combine them just before baking to keep the cinnamon filling from soaking into the batter prematurely. However, for best results, bake muffins fresh after assembling.

Cinnamon Roll Muffins: Soft, Gooey Bites with a Cinnamon Swirl and Vanilla Glaze Recipe

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Cinnamon Roll Muffins are irresistibly soft, gooey bites bursting with a sweet cinnamon swirl and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, these muffins offer all the flavors of a cinnamon roll in convenient, hand-held form. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, they are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

• Author: Ria
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 18 minutes
• Total Time: 28 minutes
• Yield: 12 muffins 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl Filling

• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Vanilla Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners or lightly greasing each cup to prevent sticking.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and fully integrated.
4. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently just until the mixture is uniform and no streaks of flour remain; avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
5. Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, blend the packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted unsalted butter to create the gooey cinnamon swirl filling.
6. Assemble Muffins: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the muffin batter into each muffin cup. Then add a small spoonful of the cinnamon mixture on top of the batter.
7. Top and Swirl: Add more batter to each muffin cup until about ¾ full. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the cinnamon filling through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
8. Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Prepare Glaze: While the muffins cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the vanilla glaze.
10. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over warm muffins. Serve immediately for the best gooey, soft texture and full flavor experience.

Notes

• Do not overmix the batter to maintain tender, fluffy muffins.
• For added texture and flavor, incorporate chopped pecans or walnuts into the cinnamon swirl filling.
• Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature; they stay fresh for up to 3 days.
• Reheat muffins in the microwave for about 10 seconds before serving to regain that freshly baked warmth and softness.

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