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Muffin Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious fusion of soft muffins and classic cinnamon rolls with a gooey swirl and zesty icing, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Scandinavian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
For the Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a lumpy batter is what you’re aiming for.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter to create a paste.
Baking
  1. Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, then add a small dollop of the cinnamon filling on top, followed by another tablespoon of batter on top of that, gently keeping it layered.
  2. Using a skewer or a toothpick, swirl the filling slightly to create a beautiful marbled effect in each muffin cup.
  3. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Icing
  1. While the muffins cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing.
  2. Once cool, drizzle the icing over the muffins, and enjoy your heavenly Muffin Cinnamon Rolls!

Notes

Don't overmix to maintain fluffiness. Feel free to customize the filling with nuts or dried fruits. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.