Description
Cinnamon Roll Muffins bring together the warmth of a classic breakfast pastry with the convenience of a handheld treat. Swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, these tender muffins deliver pure comfort straight from my oven to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Glaze:
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- In a separate bowl, blend 1 cup milk, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until ingredients are just incorporated. Do not overmix the batter.
- Combine ⅓ cup light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the filling.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the first layer.
- Top each muffin cup with remaining batter, covering the cinnamon-sugar layer completely.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove muffins from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
- Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ tablespoon milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over slightly warm muffins. Serve and enjoy your freshly baked treats.
Notes
- Swap vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor profile that enhances the muffins’ taste.
- Ensure ingredients are room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent batter texture.
- When mixing wet and dry ingredients, stop folding as soon as no flour streaks remain to prevent tough, dense muffins.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add an extra tablespoon of milk to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg