Cinnamon Roll Muffins: Easy Indulgence for Weekend Brunch
Indulge in the delightful taste of cinnamon roll muffins, perfect for your weekend brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spoon half of the batter into the muffin cups.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and a bit of cinnamon on top of the batter in each muffin cup.
- Top with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle with icing after the muffins have cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg