I had a cinnamon roll craving the other day, but I wanted something I could mix, bake, and enjoy without making a whole batch of yeasted dough. So I turned those same cinnamon roll flavors into muffins, and they came out so good.

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins have a soft, buttery center with a brown sugar cinnamon swirl, a crumbly topping, and a simple vanilla glaze. If you enjoy easy bakery-style bakes, you may also want to try my Biscoff Muffins or Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins.

Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe

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These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are soft, buttery, and filled with a brown sugar cinnamon swirl, then finished with a crunchy crumble and sweet vanilla glaze. They’re an easy way to enjoy all the flavors of a cinnamon roll in a simple muffin.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Cooling Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 12 Muffins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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For the Muffins

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup milk
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl

• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the Vanilla Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Crumble

• ⅔ cup 80 g all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup 50 g unsalted butter melted
• 3 tablespoons 45 g granulated sugar

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula
• 12-cup muffin tin
• Paper muffin liners
• Small bowl
• Cooling rack
• Spoon or cookie scoop

Method

 

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, and sugar until crumbly. Refrigerate the crumble while you prepare the remaining components.
   
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
   
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
   
4. Add the granulated sugar and milk, then whisk until well combined.
   
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently mixing until a smooth muffin batter forms.
   
6. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter to make the cinnamon mixture.
   
7. Mix the cinnamon crumble with a spoon until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
   
8. Spoon the muffin batter evenly into a lined muffin tin.
   
9. Add a small amount of the cinnamon mixture over each muffin. gently swirl it into the batter.
   
10. Gently swirl it into the batter.
    
11. Spoon a small amount of the chilled crumble over each muffin.
    
12. Bake the muffins until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    
13. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
    
14. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
    
15. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled muffins.
    
16. Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then serve
    

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23g

Notes

Keep the swirl visible: Gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter instead of mixing it completely through.

Chill the crumble: Keep the prepared crumble refrigerated until you’re ready to top the muffins. This helps it stay crumbly while baking.

Cool before glazing: Let the muffins cool before adding the vanilla glaze so it stays on top instead of melting into the warm muffins.

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These muffins are one of those recipes that started with a simple craving and turned into something I wanted to make again. You get the cinnamon, brown sugar, buttery topping, and vanilla glaze you’d expect from a cinnamon roll, but in an easy muffin that doesn’t require yeast or rising time. They’re especially nice when you want something sweet to bake without making the process complicated.

Vamsi

I’ve always found joy in the kitchen. Since I was seven, cooking has been my favorite way to learn, create, and unwind. From baking sweet treats to exploring global flavors and brewing coffee, I’m always chasing my next delicious discovery.