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Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins

Delicious cinnamon sugar swirl muffins with a cinnamon sugar ribbon in the center and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for batter)
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (for batter)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
  2. Place cupcake liners in the cups of a 12-cup muffin tin or spray the muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar topping. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, break apart any lumps in ½ cup packed brown sugar, then add granulated sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until evenly combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk just until combined; some lumps are okay, do not overmix.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about one-third full with batter. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter layer.
  8. Top off each muffin with the remaining batter, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top.
  9. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, or until the tops are firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  10. Let muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best texture, do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. The cinnamon sugar swirl adds a delightful cinnamon flavor and a crunchy topping enhances the muffins’ texture.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Breakfast, Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg