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Easy Gooey Cinnamon Muffins

Easy Gooey Cinnamon Muffins Recipe with Cream Cheese Icing

Delightfully soft and gooey cinnamon muffins topped with cream cheese icing for an irresistible treat.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 2 large whole eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Icing
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 4-5 tablespoons whole milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Muffin Preparation
  1. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with 6 muffin liners and set it aside. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter until combined and crumbs form. Spread onto a lined baking sheet. Chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, then break into pea-sized pieces before using.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sugar, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until almost combined, with some flour streaks still remaining. Then fold in the cinnamon crumb mixture.
  5. Scoop about 1/3 cup of the batter into each cup of the lined muffin tray. The batter should fill higher than the muffin liner.
  6. Bake at 425°F for 8 minutes, then without opening the oven door, decrease the temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake for another 10-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs and the tops are golden brown.
  7. Let the pan cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the muffins from the pan. Repeat with the remaining batter (6 muffins).
Cream Cheese Icing Preparation
  1. To make the cream cheese icing, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whisk in the milk and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Dunk the tops of the cinnamon roll muffins with the glaze or drizzle it over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed warm, and can be stored at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze them individually wrapped.

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