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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins: Easy Homemade Treats for Any Day

Delicious and easy cinnamon roll muffins perfect for any day, filled with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • muffin tin
  • microwave
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

For The Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp.) Rapid Rise Instant Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups milk warmed
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 large egg room temperature

For The Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • ¼ cup butter room temperature
  • cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • a pinch salt

For the cream cheese glaze

  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • a pinch salt
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Dough Preparation

  • In a large bowl combine 2 cups of the flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a bowl. Mix to combine.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the milk and butter for 30 seconds until warm and the butter is mostly melted.
  • Add the egg, warm milk and butter to the flour mixture.
  • Beat on low speed, gradually increasing to high until completely combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Scrape down the bowl and add 1 more cup of flour, beating until combined.
  • Add the remaining cup of flour in a little at a time until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl and form a ball.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

Filling Preparation

  • While the dough rises, make the filling. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  • Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a long rectangle about 18 x 12 inches on a well floured surface.
  • Spread the butter for the filling all the way to the edge of the dough.
  • Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the butter, pressing it down to stick to the butter.
  • From the long end, roll the dough away from you into a tight roll, sealing the bottom edge down by pinching the dough together.
  • Use floss or a very sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 even rolls.

Baking

  • Generously butter a muffin tin and place each roll in each muffin cup.
  • Cover loosely with a dish cloth and allow to rise for another hour until doubled in size and puffed up.
  • Bake the cinnamon rolls at 350°F for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and no longer doughy. Allow to cool.

Glaze Preparation

  • While the rolls cool, make the glaze. Place the cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave for 15 to 30 seconds or until soft.
  • Add the powder sugar, milk, salt, and vanilla. Whisk together until smooth.
  • Spoon the icing evenly over the 12 rolls. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Cinnamon Roll Muffins, desserts, Easy Recipes, homemade muffins, Sweet Treats
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