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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fluffy cinnamon roll muffins swirled with rich brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a sweet vanilla icing. All the cozy flavor of classic cinnamon rolls in a quick, no-yeast muffin version.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. Cream softened butter with granulated sugar in a bowl. Beat in eggs, then stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon to create the filling.
  5. Fill each muffin liner halfway with batter, sprinkle in the cinnamon filling, then top with remaining batter.
  6. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the filling through each muffin cup.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
  8. Mix powdered sugar with milk to make icing. Drizzle over warm muffins and serve.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Drizzle icing while muffins are warm for a melt-in effect.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg for deeper spice flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: cinnamon roll muffins, cinnamon muffins, easy breakfast muffins, no yeast cinnamon rolls