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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Muffins with Vanilla Glaze

Two stacked cinnamon roll muffins drizzled generously with white vanilla icing on a white plate.
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Make quick, yeast-free cinnamon roll muffins that are soft, tender, and feature a prominent cinnamon swirl, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. This recipe delivers classic cinnamon roll flavor in a fast muffin format, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
  6. In a separate small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of melted butter with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Spoon about one-third of the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups. Drizzle half of the cinnamon-butter mixture over the batter.
  8. Top with another third of the batter, drizzle the remaining cinnamon mixture, and finish with the last of the batter. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the filling into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  9. 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.
  10. Prepare the vanilla glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  11. Drizzle the cooled muffins generously with the vanilla glaze before serving.

Notes

  • For extra soft muffins, avoid overmixing the batter after adding the flour.
  • You can use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a slightly tangier flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, use less milk; for a thinner glaze, add milk drop by drop.

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