Description
These cozy cinnamon roll muffins combine the nostalgic warmth of cinnamon rolls with the ease of muffins, featuring a tender crumb, cinnamon swirl, and a sweet icing drizzle. Perfect for quick breakfasts or comforting treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (for icing)
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for cinnamon swirl
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly and spreadable to make the cinnamon swirl.
- Spoon half the muffin batter into the tin. Dollop half the cinnamon swirl over it. Repeat with remaining batter and swirl mixture.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon filling through the batter.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with few crumbs.
- Cool muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar with 2–3 tbsp milk or cream until smooth and pourable for the icing drizzle.
- Drizzle icing over warm (not hot) muffins and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and milk for better batter texture. Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender. Swirl cinnamon sugar mixture gently to create ribbons. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning. Let muffins cool slightly before icing to prevent melting into a puddle. Grease pan well or use liners to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 4
Keywords: cinnamon roll muffins, easy muffins, cinnamon swirl, icing drizzle, quick breakfast, homemade muffins, cozy muffins