Description
Start your day with the warm, comforting flavors of these Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins. Soft, fluffy, and packed with a sweet cinnamon swirl, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack. The buttery muffin base and cinnamon sugar topping create a deliciously irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Muffins:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar)
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Make the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Assemble the Muffins:
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter.
- Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add more batter to fill each cup about ¾ full.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins.
- Bake the Muffins:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, make your own by mixing ¾ cup of regular milk with 1 teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Optional Add-Ins: Add chopped pecans, walnuts, or raisins for extra flavor and texture.
- Reheating Tip: Warm muffins in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for a freshly baked feel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American