Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a perfect blend of soft, fluffy texture and warm cinnamon sweetness. Whether you’re enjoying them as a breakfast treat or a sweet snack, these muffins are quick to prepare and sure to impress. The rich combination of cinnamon and brown sugar, topped with an easy cream cheese frosting, makes these muffins an irresistible choice for any occasion. Plus, they’re customizable with your favorite nuts or fruits! Get ready to savor every bite of this homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Frosting: 2 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a standard muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, and milk until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts if using; fold half into the batter.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups (about two-thirds full) and top with remaining filling mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until muffins spring back when lightly pressed.
- Allow cooling slightly before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg