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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

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.