Here’s a recipe for Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a delightful fusion of soft cinnamon rolls and fluffy muffins. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat! π§✨
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk (more if needed for consistency)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners or grease it lightly with butter.
2. Make the Muffin Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, buttermilk, and egg until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it forms a paste.
4. Assemble the Muffins:
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup.
Add about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top, then layer more muffin batter over it until each cup is about 3/4 full.
Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter gently.
5. Bake: