Description
Delicious muffins filled with creamy goodness and warm cinnamon, perfect for brunch or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
- In yet another bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture, then cover with more batter. Top with a sprinkle of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding chopped apples or walnuts to the batter for extra flavor. Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American