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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins: A Sweet, Swirly Treat with a Creamy Surprise Inside


  • Author: WAFA LI
  • Total Time: 30 min

Description

Soft, sweet muffins with a creamy swirl and cozy cinnamon flavor!


Ingredients

For the Muffins:

1½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp salt

1 egg

½ cup milk

⅓ cup vegetable oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

Topping (Optional):

2 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon


Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line or grease a muffin tin.

In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

In another bowl, mix egg, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add wet to dry and stir just until combined.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add 1 tsp cream cheese mixture, then top with more batter.

Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if using.

Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 210
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 3g