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Warm, golden cinnamon roll muffins with creamy icing drizzle, ready to be devoured.

Cinnamon Roll Muffins with Icing

Get all the swirly sweet goodness of cinnamon roll muffins in easy, no-yeast muffins ready in 30 minutes—drizzle included.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 309 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:

  • 2 cups 250g All-Purpose Flour
  • cup + 1 tbsp 75g Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup 240ml Milk
  • ¼ cup 60ml Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • ¼ cup 60ml Melted Butter
  • cup packed 75g Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour

For the Icing:

  • 2 cups 240g Powdered Sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp Milk
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix! A few lumps are okay.
  • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Mix until a paste forms.
  • Fill each muffin cup about halfway with batter.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top of the batter in each muffin cup. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the muffins are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Once the muffins are cooled, drizzle the icing over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • These muffins are a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavor of cinnamon rolls without the fuss of yeast.
  • Ready in under 40 minutes!
  • Perfect for weeknight meals or weekend brunch.