Description
These Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, spiced, and filled with a luscious cream cheese center. Topped with a delicious cinnamon glaze, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
For the Muffin Batter:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Muffin Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until combined.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble the Muffins
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into the center.
- Cover with more muffin batter, filling cups about 3/4 full.
Step 4: Bake the Muffins
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the muffin (not the filling) should come out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Step 5: Prepare the Cinnamon Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over slightly warm muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert