Description
Cinnamon Roll Muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with sweet cinnamon-sugar swirls in every bite. These easy muffins deliver all the cozy flavor of classic cinnamon rolls—without the yeast or long rise time—making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the muffins:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon swirl:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 tbsp melted butter
Optional glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, egg, and vanilla.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter.
7. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over batter and drizzle with melted butter.
8. Top with remaining batter and gently swirl with a toothpick.
9. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and set.
10. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm muffins if desired.
Notes
• Do not overmix for fluffy muffins.
• Skip the glaze for a less-sweet breakfast version.
• Best enjoyed warm with coffee or tea.