Cinnamon Swirl Muffins
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Cinnamon Swirl Muffins, a delightful treat that combines soft, fluffy batter with a luscious cinnamon-sugar swirl and a drizzle of sweet vanilla icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime snacking, these muffins feature simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, yet deliver bakery-quality results. The secret is in the swirl—create a stunning marbled effect by layering and swirling a cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter before baking. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an irresistible homemade glaze, these muffins are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for cinnamon lovers. Bake up a batch of these moist, aromatic treats and watch them disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 units large eggs
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together to create the swirl mixture.
Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the muffin batter. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture over the batter in each cup.
Add more batter on top of the cinnamon-sugar layer, filling each muffin cup about 3/4 full. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the batter and cinnamon mixture together for a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
While the muffins are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Drizzle the icing over the cooled muffins and let it set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.0 g | 185% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 1757 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 466.6 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 269.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 559 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 928 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
