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Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Muffins combine the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a muffin. Soft, fluffy muffins filled with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a sweet glaze are perfect for cozy mornings or as a delightful brunch treat.

Ingredients

For the muffins:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup whole milk

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the cinnamon swirl:

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Make the muffin batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if the batter is slightly lumpy.
  3. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
  4. Assemble the muffins: Fill each muffin cup about 1/3 full with muffin batter. Drop a small spoonful of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top of the batter. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the muffin batter, creating a marble effect. Top each muffin with the remaining muffin batter, covering the cinnamon swirl. Add more cinnamon swirl mixture on top if desired.
  5. Bake the muffins: Bake the muffins at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Make the glaze: While the muffins are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.
  7. Serve: Serve the Cinnamon Roll Muffins warm for the best experience. Enjoy!

Notes

For added flavor, try adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl for extra crunch.

If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute non-dairy milk and use a lighter whipped topping in place of butter.

For a fruity twist, try adding small diced apples to the batter for an apple-cinnamon version.

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