Description
These soft and sweet cinnamon swirl muffins are the perfect combination of fluffy texture and warm cinnamon flavor. Featuring a tender crumb with a delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl, they make an ideal breakfast treat or snack. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, these muffins are easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Swirl
- ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing each cup to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup of light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside; it will be used to create the delightful cinnamon swirl.
- Make Muffin Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and ¼ cup packed light brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined—do not overmix to keep muffins tender.
- Layer and Swirl: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the batter into each muffin cup. Add ½ teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top. Repeat by adding another layer of batter followed by more cinnamon sugar. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the layers together, creating the signature cinnamon swirl effect.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, ensuring they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the soft, sweet flavors.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- You can substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative like almond or oat milk if desired.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon swirl mixture enhances the spice flavor.
