Description
Cinnamon Roll Muffins are a delightful fusion of soft, fluffy muffins and gooey cinnamon rolls. Bursting with warm spices and sweet sugar swirls, these treats fill your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they bring back nostalgic memories while offering a quick and easy baking experience. With their golden tops and rich flavor, these muffins are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon (add nuts if using).
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter; sprinkle with cinnamon filling, then top with remaining batter. Swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg