Gooey Cinnamon Muffins (Print)
Fluffy muffins packed with cinnamon flavor and a creamy filling, perfect for mornings or sweet cravings.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Toppings
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Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
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1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar mixture (for topping)
# Steps:
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Turn on the oven to 375°F (190°C) and get a muffin tin ready with paper liners. It makes cleanup way simpler!
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Use a big bowl to mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir them up until they're evenly spread out.
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Grab another bowl and start blending the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Make sure everything is mixed nicely.
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Pour the wet mix into the dry mix and gently fold them together. Stop once it’s combined—don’t mix like crazy, or the muffins will turn out too firm.
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In a smaller bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until it’s completely smooth and creamy.
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Scoop some batter into each liner, filling halfway. Add a small scoop of cream cheese in the center, then cover it completely with more batter. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top for flavor and crunch.
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Pop them into the oven for 18 to 20 minutes. They’re done when the tops are golden, and a toothpick poked into the muffin part comes out without batter.
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Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then move them to a rack to finish cooling. Want extra sweetness? Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top before serving.
# Notes:
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Make sure the cream cheese is soft before mixing it with powdered sugar to get a super smooth filling.
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Leave a little space in the liners—don’t fill to the top to avoid messy spills in the oven.
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For more cinnamon flavor, try swirling some cinnamon sugar right into the batter before adding the filling.