Cinnamon Roll Muffins: Easy Recipe with Cream Cheese Icing
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Deliciously soft and fluffy cinnamon roll muffins topped with rich cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While muffins are cooling, prepare icing by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over the cooled muffins before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding vanilla extract to the cream cheese icing.
- These muffins can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg