Description
Delight in these soft and fluffy Cinnamon Roll Muffins, perfectly spiced with a cinnamon streusel filling and topped with a sweet glaze. A quick and easy baked treat that captures the essence of classic cinnamon rolls in convenient muffin form, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Streusel
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (use less if using regular milk)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners. Since this recipe yields about 15 muffins, prepare a second muffin tin to accommodate the extra muffins.
- Make the Muffin Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then whisk gently until just combined, avoiding over mixing to keep the batter light. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Streusel: In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms small clumps resembling a crumbly streusel.
- Assemble the Muffins: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of muffin batter into each lined muffin cup. Sprinkle approximately 3 teaspoons of the cinnamon streusel evenly over the batter in each cup. Add another 2 tablespoons of batter on top to cover the streusel. Finally, sprinkle a little more streusel on top of each muffin to finish layering.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tins in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes. The muffins are done when the tops spring back lightly to the touch, signaling they are fully baked. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream until smooth and pourable. Adjust the cream quantity if necessary to achieve the right consistency.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled muffins. Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect combination of moist cinnamon muffins with a sweet glaze.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter and fresh cinnamon for the best flavor in your streusel.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins; mix just until combined.
- If you don’t have heavy whipping cream for the glaze, you can substitute with whole milk but use less to maintain glaze thickness.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- For easy cleanup and perfect shape, use muffin liners in your tins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
