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I had some very fond memories of Cinnamon Rolls when I was younger. See my mom used to make Cinnamon Rolls for my brother and me when we were kids. It was one of my favorite dessert recipes that my mom made. I can still recall even after all the years, the smell of warm cinnamon sugar wafting throughout our home. I can also still very much taste the warm, right out of the oven-baked, gooey sweet cinnamon rolls.
Do you love cinnamon rolls as much as we do? Then, you need to check out this recipe for muffins inspired by good old-fashioned cinnamon rolls.So, I have very fond memories of cinnamon rolls at dessert time in my youth.
But that was then, and this is now.
Now, I am the mom. Of course, my kids have my sweet tooth. They are continually looking for a sweet treat for a snack. I enjoy making muffins and cupcakes for this reason.
For this reason, I recently made Cinnamon Roll Muffins. See Cinnamon Rolls inspired this. Plus, I couldn’t resist making muffins with this classic flavor, as well.
What was born here was just amazing. I knew I had to share here.
The muffins part of my recipe is so straightforward to make. I used a simple muffin recipe. But I made sure my cinnamon roll muffins had enough vanilla extract and nutmeg, too.
As for the cinnamon swirl, I used brown sugar, cinnamon (of course) and butter, too.
And what Cinnamon Roll muffins would be complete without a sweet glaze? Well, my Cinnamon Roll Muffins have the perfect glaze with powdered sugar, a bit more vanilla and milk, as well.
The result once these are all put together are the most delicious Cinnamon Roll Muffins ever.
Are you ready to taste a bit of Cinnamon Roll Muffin heaven?
Then, go ahead and read on for the recipe now.
Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe
Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe
A delicious and fun twist on the classic cinnamon roll recipe with cinnamon roll muffins.
Ingredients
MUFFINS:
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
CINNAMON SWIRL:
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter
GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
FOR THE MUFFINS:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg and sugar well. In no particular order add the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Distribute the batter evenly among the lined muffin tin.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add in the cinnamon and brown sugar. Heat the mixture until it is the consistency of a thick liquid. Transfer the mixture to a sealable bag, cut a hole in the tip, and pipe swirls in the top of each muffin.
- Bake 20 minutes.
FOR THE GLAZE:
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together the glaze ingredients until smooth. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the muffins.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300
There you have it a scrumptious and sinfully delicious muffin recipe for Cinnamon Roll Muffins.
Do you love cinnamon roll swirl for dessert-time?
Now, share with me in the comments.
Meredith Spidel says
These look amazing! My husband would LOVE these. Thanks for the recipe, Janine!
Janine says
My pleasure and hoping you can make for your husband now soon, too 🙂
Cynthia says
Hehe, I don’t know about you, but I’d eat all these for breakfast. Hahah. OMG…as soon as I saw the photos, I had to click and read this and…I’m going to try this. I’ll let you know how it goes. Hehe. They look so yummy and delicious, I don’t think I could stop at one…or two…our four. 😀
Good for you and creating this recipe! I am impressed. You are so good at this! I also hope you have a wonderful week! Sending hugs. xo
Janine says
Aw, love that you are going to make them and please do let me know how they turn out. Thank you always for all your kindness, my sweet friend. Also, once again hoping you have a wonderful week ahead and many more hugs still, too xoxo!
William Holland says
Oh how I love cinnamon rolls. Unfortunately I am allergic to cinnamon, which I find to be a cruel joke by Nature. 🙂 I’ll pass this on to friends, though, who will love it.
Wishing you a brilliant Monday, my friend!
Janine says
Aw, so sorry to hear and not sure how I’d survive if I were allergic to cinnamon as it really is one of my favorite spices. That said, at least happy you can pass these onto friends if nothing else. Happy Monday once again 😉
Seana Turner says
Cinnamon rolls are my favorite. Actually, pastries and cakes are my favorite, and of those, cinnamon rolls are always near the top of the list. The whole “scent in the oven” thing is just the best. What a simple and easy recipe to have in your back pocket for those cool mornings when you just want to do something special. I always baked on a snow days as a treat. Will be pinning!
Janine says
Aw, mine too (as you couldn’t tell)! And love the scent wafting out of the oven. Plus, snow day baking is the best, too! Thanks for pinning, as well 🙂
Aunt Gloria says
This is a recipe I’ll be using on a chilly, and maybe snowy, winter day! I can smell them already! But I may try making them sooner since they look so good! Thanks. xxoo
Janine says
Aw, you are so welcome and enjoy!!! xoxo
Tamara says
They’re so pretty! I’m not usually one for cinnamon rolls because of the size, but these look perfectly palatable. Count me in! I can imagine them with pumpkin coffee.
Janine says
I love the idea of these with a nice mug of pumpkin spice coffee. Sounds perfect to me, too 🙂
Mary says
Hi Janine! I don’t eat enough muffins. I don’t think I’ve ever had cinnamon roll muffins. I have fond memories of cinnamon rolls when I younger as well. My Mom used to make the most delicious cinnamon rolls, my mouth waters just thinking about them. Loving the recipe 🙂
Janine says
Aw, love that your mom made cinnamon rolls, too. So, think you’d love this recipe with all your fond childhood memories, too 🙂
Jhanis says
My husband loves cinnamon so I’m pretty sure he will enjoy this one. Thanks for sharing, Janine!
Janine says
Aw, happy to share and thanks for tweeting, too Jhanis 🙂
Dara says
Yum! I would love to eat these!
Janine says
Hope you can make soon, Dara 🙂
Jen says
Well heck yeah on these! Cinnamon roll muffins, yum! I can smell them right now. Want to come over and make some with me? 🙂
Janine says
I would totally love to and would so make these with you, my friend!! xoxo 🙂
Kenya G. Johnson says
We have all these ingredients. I’m trying to find different things for Christopher to do since there’s not school right now. I’m going to see if he wants to make these. It’s definitely constructive learning. Thanks for the recipe!
Janine says
Aw, you are so welcome and truly happy that I shared with you so you and Christopher can make, too now 😉
Emily says
Cinnamon rolls have always been breakfast in my house! These sound delicious and I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Janine says
Aw, so happy to share them and do hope you can try them soon, Emily 🙂
Christine Carter says
OMG, these look absolutely DELICIOUS Janine!
I need to take the time to make these. My mouth is watering!
Janine says
Aw, these really are mouth watering not only to view, but taste, too 🙂
Katherines Corner says
pinned this yumminess, my darling friend. Can’t wait to make them for our grandchildren xox
Janine says
Aw, thank you my sweet friend for pinning and hoping you can indeed make soon for your grandkids now, as well 🙂