Description
These Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins are moist, fluffy, and filled with a sweet cinnamon-spiced cream cheese center. Topped with a buttery brown sugar swirl and optional vanilla or white chocolate drizzle, these bakery-style muffins are the perfect blend of cozy flavors and indulgent texture. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a comforting treat any time of day!
Ingredients
Dry Muffin Mix:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
Wet Muffin Mix:
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping:
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1/4 cup brown sugar
Optional Garnish:
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Vanilla cream or melted white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease it.
2. Prepare Muffin Batter:
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until combined—do not overmix.
3. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling:
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Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
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Set aside.
4. Assemble the Muffins:
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Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
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Add a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center.
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Cover with more batter, filling each cup nearly to the top.
5. Add Brown Sugar Swirl:
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Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl.
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Drizzle or spoon a bit on top of each muffin before baking.
6. Bake and Finish:
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Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool slightly and drizzle with vanilla cream or white chocolate if desired.
Notes
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For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
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Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
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Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
