Cinnamon Roll Muffins: Soft, Gooey Bites with a Cinnamon Swirl and Vanilla Glaze Recipe
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.
- 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
- 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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and fully integrated.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare Glaze: While the muffins cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the vanilla glaze.
- 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.
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Muffins, Cinnamon Swirl Muffins, Soft Muffins, Gooey Muffins, Breakfast Muffins, American Muffins, Cinnamon Sugar Muffins, Vanilla Glaze Muffins
