Description
Homemade cinnamon cream cheese muffins deliver pure morning comfort with delightful spiced swirls. Warm, fragrant pastries promise sweet satisfaction for breakfast companions craving classic bakery pleasures.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping/Garnish:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined and avoiding overmixing.
- Mix the topping sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for sprinkling.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the top of each unbaked muffin.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Prevent dense muffins by gently folding dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stopping as soon as they’re combined to maintain a light, tender texture.
- Achieve consistent sizing by using an ice cream scoop or measuring cup to evenly distribute batter into muffin cups.
- Enhance moisture by substituting sour cream or Greek yogurt for half the butter, creating a richer, more tender crumb.
- Adapt for dietary needs by using gluten-free flour blend, dairy-free cream cheese alternative, and coconut sugar for a more allergen-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 183 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 51 mg