Description
These muffins are a delightful homemade treat with a cinnamon sugar swirl, ideal for an easy breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the swirl.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture, then top with more batter.
- Swirl the batter gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a twist, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g