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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins: Gooey and Irresistibly Delicious!

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are a quick, delicious breakfast treat with gooey swirls of cinnamon goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk adds extra richness.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, contributes richness.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar.
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Saigon for bold flavor, Ceylon for milder.
  • 0.5 cup Melted Butter
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk or Cream Use to adjust consistency.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Toothpick or skewer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cinnamon Roll Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon swirl.
  6. Spoon batter into muffin liners, fill one-third full, add cinnamon swirl, and top with more batter.
  7. Lightly swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter with a toothpick.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the glaze and drizzle over warm muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon treat. Store unglazed muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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