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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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Cinnamon Roll Muffins are a delightful fusion of fluffy muffins and gooey cinnamon rolls, perfect for brunch or a cozy morning treat. With their irresistible swirls of cinnamon sugar and a sweet glaze, these muffins evoke fond memories of lazy weekends and family gatherings. Quick to prepare, they will have your taste buds singing and your kitchen filled with a warm, inviting aroma.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together additional sugar and cinnamon for the swirl filling.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown; let cool slightly before drizzling with glaze made from mixing powdered sugar and heavy cream/milk.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or dried fruits. To ensure fluffy muffins, avoid overmixing; some lumps are perfectly fine.

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