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Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe
My soft and fluffy cinnamon roll muffins are the best way to start the day! Homemade with just 9 simple ingredients!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 233 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- ¾ cup milk lukewarm (100-110°F)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2½ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 envelope)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (¼ stick)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature (½ stick)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Add the milk, sugar, and yeast to a large bowl. Mix to combine and set aside until the yeast has bloomed, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Slowly stir in the flour, mixing with a dough hook or wooden spoon. Once the dough forms into a shaggy ball, transfer it to a clean surface and knead until a smooth ball forms, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a well-oiled bowl and set it in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 1½ hours.
- Punch the dough down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it to a 12x8-inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, making sure to spread it all the way to the edges.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle the spiced sugar mixture over the butter.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log (from the long side) and pinch the seam to seal it. Slice the dough into 12 (approximately 1-inch long) pieces.
- Grease a 12-count muffin tin with butter or nonstick baking spray and place one dough round into each well, making sure to place it cut side up.
- Set the pan in a warm place to rise until the muffins begin to rise over the top of the pan, about 30 minutes.
- While the muffins rise, preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the muffins are set and begin to turn golden brown on top.
- Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan.
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Notes
- Storage: Store cinnamon roll muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To make ahead, fully assemble the rolls and place them in the wells of the muffin tin, then place in the refrigerator overnight. Pop the muffin tin in the oven in the morning, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time if needed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1muffin
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.