Description
Comfort meets convenience in these irresistible cinnamon roll muffins, blending classic bakery charm with homemade warmth. Swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, these tender treats deliver a delightful breakfast experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl and Glaze:
- ⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the baking environment by setting the oven temperature to 375F (190C) and preparing a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or a light coating of grease.
- Create the foundational muffin mixture by combining dry ingredients in one bowl, whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate vessel, blend melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Integrate the wet and dry components, stirring gently until just incorporated. The resulting batter should maintain a slightly lumpy texture, avoiding overmixing.
- Craft the signature cinnamon swirl by merging brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter into a rich, paste-like consistency.
- Construct the muffin layers by depositing a modest amount of batter into each muffin cup, filling approximately one-third of the space. Introduce a dollop of cinnamon mixture atop the initial batter layer.
- Complete the muffin formation by adding additional batter to fill cups about three-quarters full. Use a toothpick or knife to create intricate marbled patterns by gently swirling the cinnamon mixture throughout.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven, allowing the treats to bake for 15-18 minutes until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and pristine.
- After removing from the oven, permit the muffins to rest in the tin for five minutes before transitioning them to a wire cooling rack.
- Develop a smooth glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, pourable consistency. Adjust liquid or sugar quantities as needed for ideal texture.
- Finalize the muffins by elegantly drizzling the prepared glaze over the cooled pastries, using either a spoon or piping bag for precise application. Allow the glaze to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing the batter to keep the muffins tender and light, stopping as soon as the ingredients are just combined.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of cinnamon or adding a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk to make the recipe dairy-free and accommodate different dietary needs.
- Enhance the texture by folding in chopped nuts or dried fruit into the batter for added crunch and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg