Cinnamon Roll Muffins: Easy Indulgence for Homemade Breakfast Bliss
A delightful recipe for homemade cinnamon roll muffins that combines the beloved flavors of cinnamon rolls in a convenient muffin form.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and a few pecans, if using.
- Top with remaining batter and swirl the top lightly with a knife to combine the filling.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk until desired consistency and drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Feel free to add raisins or dried cranberries for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Muffins