Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare:
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease with cooking spray.
- Make the Muffin Batter:
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- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and a beaten egg.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
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- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Layer the Muffins:
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- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl on top and swirl it using a toothpick.
- Add another layer of batter, then swirl a little more cinnamon on top.
- Bake the Muffins:
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- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the Glaze & Drizzle:
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- Let muffins cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Drizzle over warm muffins.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for better texture.
- For a nutty crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: ~210
- Sugar: ~14g
- Sodium: ~160mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~32
- Fiber: ~1
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~30mg