Cinnamon Roll Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Muffins:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
   • Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Make Muffin Batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
   • In another bowl, mix the beaten egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
   • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed (do not overmix).
3. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Assemble Muffins:
   • Fill each muffin cup about 1/3 full with batter.
   • Add a spoonful of the cream cheese filling to the center of each.
   • Top with enough batter to fill the muffin cups about 3/4 full.
5. Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
   • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
   • Brush the top of each muffin with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your cinnamon roll muffins warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat! Would you like any modifications or additional details for this recipe?