Description
Deliciously gooey cinnamon cream cheese muffins that are perfect for breakfast or dessert. These muffins feature a tender crumb infused with cinnamon and a luscious cream cheese center, swirled with cinnamon sugar for a sweet, comforting treat that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
Cream Cheese Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Topping
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl or topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender muffin texture.
- Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for aroma and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in sour cream and milk until the batter is smooth and uniform, providing moisture and richness to the muffins.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter and keep the muffins tender.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy for a sweet, tangy center.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In another small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to sprinkle on top of the muffins.
- Assemble Muffins: Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter. Add a spoonful of the cream cheese filling to the center, then top with the remaining batter. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top of each muffin.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- For extra gooey cream cheese centers, freeze small dollops of the cream cheese filling for 15 minutes before assembling the muffins.
- Add chopped pecans to the batter or as a topping for a crunchy texture.
- Drizzle with icing or glaze for added sweetness and flair.
