Description
Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins are a sweet indulgence with a creamy filling, perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack. Moist and flavorful, they’re sure to impress everyone!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, then top with more batter until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the edges but slightly moist in the center.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks; drizzle with powdered sugar glaze if desired.
Notes
- For added texture or flavor, consider incorporating nuts or chocolate chips into the batter.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving to enhance their gooeyness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg