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Easy Cinnamon Roll Muffin Recipe: A Cozy Twist on a Classic Favorite


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  • Author: Elise
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Warm easy cinnamon roll muffins with gooey cinnamon swirls and creamy glaze—no yeast, ready in 20 minutes.


Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

⅓ cup brown sugar (for filling)

2 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp ground cinnamon

⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

½ cup milk

1 large egg

¼ cup sour cream

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

2 tbsp milk (for glaze)

½ tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup muffin tin.

2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, 1 tsp cinnamon in bowl.

3. Beat egg, milk, butter, sour cream in another bowl.

4. Combine wet and dry—stir gently until just mixed.

5. Spoon half batter into cups. Sprinkle cinnamon-brown sugar mix.

6. Top with remaining batter. Swirl gently with knife.

7. Bake 18-22 min until toothpick clean. Cool 5 min.

8. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla for glaze. Drizzle on muffins.

Notes

Use room temp ingredients for smooth batter.

Don’t over-swirl filling to keep ribbons visible.

Store airtight 2 days or freeze 2 months.

Pair with coffee for breakfast bliss.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg