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A close-up of freshly baked cinnamon roll muffins with swirls of cinnamon and icing topping, arranged on a rustic plate.

Easy Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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Start your morning with delightful and easy cinnamon roll muffins — the perfect breakfast pastry combining cinnamon spice, tender muffin texture, and optional sweet toppings like frosting or glaze. These quick, foolproof muffins are ideal for busy mornings or weekend brunches, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort. Enjoy the warm aroma and irresistible taste of homemade cinnamon roll muffins anytime.

  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Powdered sugar for glaze (optional)
  • Cream cheese frosting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
  4. Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Melt butter and set aside.
  5. Fill each muffin liner halfway with batter. Spoon cinnamon sugar mixture into the center of each, then swirl with a toothpick or skewer. Drizzle melted butter on top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Optionally, drizzle glaze or spread frosting on top before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the cinnamon filling.
  • Use gluten-free flour to make gluten-sensitive muffins.
  • Experiment with toppings like caramel or chocolate chips for added variety.
  • Vegan version: swap eggs for flaxseed meal and use dairy-free milk and butter.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg