Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of a classic cinnamon roll without the long wait. These muffins feature a moist, tender crumb infused with aromatic cinnamon and brown sugar, finished with a luscious, creamy glaze and a signature crunchy pecan topping. Perfectly handheld and ready in under 30 minutes, they are the ideal breakfast solution for busy mornings that require a touch of homemade luxury.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1.5 cups pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 dash vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and 1 cup of milk.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until combined; do not overmix.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Spoon a small amount of batter into each muffin cup, sprinkle with some of the cinnamon-sugar mix, then repeat to create layers.
Top each muffin with chopped pecans and drizzle with the additional 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While baking, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, remaining milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Cool muffins slightly before drizzling with the glaze.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave for 10-15 seconds for a fresh-out-of-the-oven texture. Ensure room temperature ingredients are used for the best rise.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg