Description
Warm, sugary, and irresistibly soft—these muffins are a perfect blend of cinnamon spice and creamy sweetness. Whether for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Wet Ingredients:
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Sour cream: 1 cup
- Cinnamon-Sugar Filling:
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
- Glaze:
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Milk: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Batter:
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in sour cream to ensure a thick, creamy consistency.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Filling:
- Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Assemble Muffins:
- Fill muffin liners halfway with batter. Add a layer of cinnamon-sugar mixture. Top with more batter until three-quarters full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl. Drizzle over warm muffins.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs and milk for a smoother batter.
- Adjust cinnamon-sugar sweetness to your liking.
- Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American