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Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe
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Delicious and easy-to-make Cinnamon Roll Muffins combine the classic flavors of a cinnamon roll with the convenience of a muffin. These soft, moist muffins are swirled with a cinnamon-sugar and nut filling, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting for a perfect breakfast treat or snack.

Ingredients

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Batter

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter, cooled slightly
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk (plus more as needed)

Topping and Filling

  • 1 cup brown sugar, loosely packed
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Frosting

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • dash of vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare – Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to ensure the dry ingredients are well combined and aerated.
  3. Combine wet ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and milk until thoroughly blended.
  4. Make the batter – Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently just until the ingredients are combined, avoiding overmixing for a tender muffin.
  5. Prepare topping and filling – Combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped pecans or walnuts, and melted butter in a separate bowl. Gently fold half of this mixture into the muffin batter.
  6. Fill muffin tins – Spoon a little less than ¼ cup of the muffin batter into each muffin cup. Top each with the remaining cinnamon sugar nut mixture for that signature swirl and crunch.
  7. Bake – Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the muffins spring back when lightly pressed, indicating doneness.
  8. Cool and frost – Remove muffins from the oven, let them cool slightly, then transfer carefully to a wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  9. Serve – Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the cooled muffins. Enjoy them immediately or store for later indulgence.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
  • If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk to reach desired consistency.
  • Chopped nuts add crunch but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
  • For a sweeter topping, increase powdered sugar slightly in the frosting.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat muffins briefly before serving for a fresh-out-of-the-oven experience.

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