Description
Enjoy the warm, sweet flavors of cinnamon rolls in a convenient muffin form. These delightful treats combine a soft, tender muffin base with a swirled cinnamon-sugar mixture and a sweet glaze topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- Muffin Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. Proper preheating ensures even baking and helps the muffins rise properly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk these ingredients together thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents, which will help your muffins rise uniformly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and egg until well blended. The egg should be fully incorporated into the mixture, creating a smooth, homogeneous liquid.
- Create Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until moistened and no dry flour remains visible. Avoid overmixing, as this can develop gluten and result in tough muffins. Some small lumps are perfectly fine.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise without overflowing. Try to distribute the batter evenly for uniform baking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until well combined. The mixture should have a moist, sandy texture. This creates the signature cinnamon roll flavor that will swirl through your muffins.
- Add Cinnamon Mixture: Drop a teaspoon of the cinnamon mixture onto the top of each muffin batter. Using a toothpick or a small knife, gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter, creating a marbled effect throughout each muffin.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The muffins are done when they’re golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Prepare Glaze: While the muffins are baking, make the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar with milk. Start with 1 tablespoon of milk and add more as needed until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency that’s not too runny or too thick.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. While they’re still warm, drizzle the glaze over the tops of the muffins, allowing it to run down the sides slightly for that classic cinnamon roll appearance.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a nutty variation, add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- The muffins taste best when served warm. Reheat for 10-15 seconds in the microwave before serving leftover muffins.
- You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg