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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Fluffy, buttery muffins swirled with cinnamon sugar, topped with a crumbly streusel, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the perfect no-yeast, no-fuss answer to your breakfast cravings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl Filling:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Crumb Topping (optional):

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
  • Pinch of cinnamon

Vanilla Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour wet into dry and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
  3. Prepare the cinnamon filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl.
  4. Layer and swirl: Add a spoonful of batter to each muffin cup. Add a small spoonful of cinnamon filling. Repeat with more batter and more filling. Swirl with a toothpick or knife.
  5. Optional crumb topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, cold butter, and cinnamon with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over each muffin.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
  7. Cool and glaze: Let muffins cool for 10–15 minutes. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over muffins. For best effect, drizzle while muffins are slightly warm.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter—lumps are okay and keep muffins tender.
  • Use room-temp ingredients for best texture.
  • Glaze muffins slightly warm for perfect drips.
  • Freeze unglazed muffins and add glaze after reheating.
  • Try swapping in cream cheese glaze or chopped nuts for variation.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: cinnamon roll muffins, easy breakfast muffins, cinnamon swirl, no yeast, quick baking