Mouthwatering Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe: A Delicious Fusion of Flavors

Are you someone who gets bored eating cinnamon rolls? How it will be if we try its variation with different flavors? I mean the delicious cinnamon roll muffins which are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a snack.

Follow along with this comprehensive guide, packed with step-by-step visuals and tips to enhance your baking experience.

What You will Find Here?

Good Replacement: We like making cinnamon rolls or buns for breakfast but what if there is a shortage of time? During such instances, Cinnamon rolls muffins are a great substitution that will be ready to eat in a few minutes.

Ingredients: Simple ingredients and easy steps in this recipe make it a good choice for anyone. The usage of an electric mixer is not essential here.

Choices: They are good for all special breakfasts including weekend brunch and Christmas. It is also one of the most popular desserts preferred!

Ingredients

For the Muffin Batter

• 21/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Streusel

• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

• 6 tablespoons cream cheese softened (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Muffins at Home?

Pre-Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place muffin liners in a muffin tin of suitable size.
• Spray the paper liners with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Making the Muffin Batter

• In a large bowl, whisk together, the sugar, butter, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla until mixed well.
• Now add the baking powder, flour, baking soda and salt.
• Mix it well, ensuring that no dry streaks are formed.
• Don’t overmix the ingredients.
• Keep in a fresh environment for some time.

The Cinnamon Streusel

• In a bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
• Now add the melted butter and mix well, the streusel will gradually become small clumps.

Stuffing the Muffin Liner

• Fill each muffin liner with about 2 tablespoons batter.
• Now crumble the prepared streusel into small pieces.
• Sprinkle 2 to 3 teaspoons of streusel over the batter in each muffin liner.
• Top another 2 tablespoons batter over the cinnamon streusel.
• Add a little more streusel for a good taste.

Baking

• Bake the cinnamon roll muffins for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven until it is soft to the touch.
• Now, take out the muffins and transfer them to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.

The Cream Cheese Glaze

• While the muffins are getting cooled, let us make the delicious and must-needed glaze for these muffins!
• In a bowl, add the softened cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Mix with an electric mixer to get a light and creamy consistency.
• Blend powdered sugar while stirring at a low pace to mix all the ingredients well.
• Finally, add milk and mix to get a thick pourable consistency. Adjust the quantity of milk or powdered sugar according to your desired thickness.

The Final Touch-up

• Once the muffins get completely cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over them.
• Allow the glaze to combine well with the cinnamon roll muffins for some time (15 – 20 minutes) before serving.

Best Tips for Yummy Cinnamon Roll Muffins

• For better results, use a muffin tin made up of light metal. If you only have a dark-coated muffin tin, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• It is ideal to fill 3/4th of the muffin cup with batter. If you are living in higher altitudes or using shallow muffin cups, then reduce the batter quantity below what is said in this recipe.
• You can replace the sour cream and milk with 1 cup of buttermilk.
• Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature. This helps them combine more easily, resulting in a smooth batter.
• Overmixing the batter can lead to tough and dense muffins. Stir only until the dry ingredients become moist.
• Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom, nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips to add unique texture and flavor to the muffins.
• Always measure the ingredients with a standard measurement scale for good taste.

Storage and Reheating

• Store the cinnamon roll muffins in a container with good space. Because the glaze, being too soft spreads around rapidly. If kept in a ziplock, their taste and texture get disturbed.
• They can be kept at room temperature for a couple of days.
• Warm the leftover muffins in the microwave for about 10 seconds before eating.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I make these muffins ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the muffin batter and cinnamon filling up to a day in advance. Store them separately in the fridge and use them when needed.

2. What If I don’t have paper liners?

You can grease the muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray to prevent the sticking of prepared cinnamon roll muffins.

3. Why are my cinnamon roll muffins dry and dense?

Dry and dense muffins can result from overmixing the batter, adding too much flour, or overbaking. To avoid this, measure your ingredients accurately using the kitchen scale, mix the batter only till it combines well with other ingredients, and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

This cinnamon roll muffin recipe is modernized with traditional flavors and extra secret ingredients. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or to satisfy your craving tooth, this recipe will do the magic!

By following these hints and suggestions, you can customize the muffins to suit your dietary needs and preferences.