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A cinnamon muffin on a small plate with the rack of muffins behind it.

Cinnamon Muffins

Diana
Cinnamon muffins combine classic flavors with a tender, moist crumb that practically melts in your mouth. 
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Servings 12 servings
Calories 290
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Course Muffins
Cuisine American
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 282 grams
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, fine, or table salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper liners or spray with baking spray.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Whisk the eggs with the milk, sour cream, and vanilla in a separate bowl until well blended. Add to the butter and sugar mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
  • Add the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the batter is moistened.
  • Scoop the batter into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4-full.
    Preparing cinnamon muffins with the batter in the pan ready to bake.
  • Bake the muffins for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Meanwhile, combine 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto a rack to cool.
    Baked cinnamon muffins on a cooling rack.

 Make the Topping

  • While the muffins are still warm, brush them with the melted butter and then dip the tops in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
    A cinnamon muffin split to show the fluffy center.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword breakfast breads, cinnamon muffins, muffins
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