Indulge in the warm, sweet goodness of Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls. These muffins are soft and fluffy, featuring a luscious swirl of cinnamon sugar that offers the same comforting flavors as your favorite cinnamon rolls, but in a convenient muffin form. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, these treats are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. With a simple glaze drizzled on top, they’re sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or store them for later—either way, you’ll be treated to something truly special.
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 servings
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin pan by lining it with paper liners.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar with ground cinnamon and melted butter; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
Spoon batter into muffin cups, sprinkle with cinnamon mixture, then add more batter on top and finish with remaining cinnamon mixture.
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; drizzle with glaze before serving.