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Ultimate Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze

A close-up of a freshly baked cinnamon roll muffin topped with thick white icing dripping down the sides.
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Get the comforting flavor of classic cinnamon rolls in a quick, easy muffin format. These bakery style muffins feature a rich cinnamon sugar swirl and are topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for an easy breakfast or sweet brunch recipes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (for swirl)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Prepare the cinnamon swirl filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the muffin batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fill the muffin cups about one-third full with batter. Sprinkle a layer of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter in each cup.
  7. Top with the remaining batter, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon swirl mixture over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach a drizzly consistency.
  10. Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the tops of each muffin.

Notes

  • For bakery style muffins, fill the muffin cups nearly to the top to encourage a large dome.
  • You can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt for the milk in the batter for a slightly richer texture.
  • Make these ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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