Description
These Swirled Cinnamon and Sugar Muffins are the perfect combination of soft, fluffy texture and sweet cinnamon sugar swirl. A perfect breakfast treat or snack, these muffins are sure to delight your taste buds with every bite! They’re easy to make and fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping (optional):
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar (from the above mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Make the cinnamon-sugar swirl: In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Fill the muffin cups: Divide the muffin batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle a small spoonful of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of each muffin. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the cinnamon-sugar into the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
- Finish and serve: If desired, brush the tops of the hot muffins with melted butter and sprinkle with additional cinnamon-sugar for an extra sweet finish. Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra fluffiness, make sure not to overmix the batter.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) for added crunch, if desired.
- These muffins are best enjoyed the day they’re baked, but can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg