Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Muffins for Cozy Mornings
Tender, buttery muffins swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet glaze—these cinnamon roll muffins are perfect for cozy mornings without the fuss of rolling dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk (whole or any type)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- For glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar and 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F) and line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Fill each muffin cup ⅓ full with batter, add a teaspoon of cinnamon sugar, repeat layering, and top with remaining batter.
- Swirl gently with a toothpick or knife.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar with milk or cream to make glaze and drizzle over warm muffins.
Notes
- Use half whole wheat flour for a nuttier texture.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the swirl.
- Try cream cheese frosting instead of glaze for richness.
- Add a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg for warmth.
- Freeze muffins for up to 1 month; thaw and warm before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
