Cinnamon Roll Muffins

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins offer the delightful flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls in a convenient, no-yeast muffin form. With a soft, buttery crumb and a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl, they're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cinnamon roll cravings without the wait.

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Filling:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tablespoons milk

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

2. Prepare the Muffin Batter:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

   • Be careful not to overmix to ensure tender muffins.

3. Make the Cinnamon Filling:

   • In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.

4. Assemble the Muffins:

   • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of muffin batter into each muffin cup.

   • Add a generous spoonful of the cinnamon filling on top of the batter in each cup.

   • Top with another 2 tablespoons of muffin batter, filling each cup almost to the top.

   • Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter to create a marbled effect.

5. Bake the Muffins:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   • Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:

   • In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

   • If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a drizzling consistency.

7. Glaze the Muffins:

   • Once the muffins have cooled completely, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top of each muffin.

   • Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.):

• Calories: 309 kcal

• Total Fat: 19 g

  • Saturated Fat: 8 g

• Cholesterol: 62 mg

• Sodium: 240 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 36 g

  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g

  • Sugars: 17 g

• Protein: 5