Soft & Gooey Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the best of both breakfast worlds — combining the warm, buttery swirls of cinnamon rolls with the ease and portability of muffins. These soft, fluffy treats are baked to golden perfection with swirls of cinnamon-sugar goodness and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. No yeast, no rising time — just fast, easy, and addictive!

Perfect for weekend brunch, holidays, or any cozy morning with coffee.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 18 mins

Rest Time 10 mins

Total Time 43 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Breakfast, Desert

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 190 C

Servings: 12

Estimated Cost: 5

Calories: 280 kcal

Best Season: Fall, Winter, Suitable throughout the year

Description

These tender, cinnamon-swirled muffins are everything you love about cinnamon rolls, minus the hassle — ready in under 30 minutes with a melt-in-your-mouth glaze!

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Filling:

1/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.
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2. Make Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed (do not overmix).
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3. Make Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until you get a thick paste.
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4. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon about 1 tbsp of muffin batter into each muffin cup. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon filling, then top with more batter to fill ¾ full. Swirl gently with a toothpick or skewer.
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5. Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.
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6. Glaze and Serve: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over slightly warm muffins. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 40mg14%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 140mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 20g
Protein 4g8%

Calcium 80 mg
Iron 1.5 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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