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Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins: A Warm, Wholesome Treat with a Sweet Surprise Inside


  • Author: WAFA LI
  • Total Time: 30 min

Description

Soft, fluffy muffins with a sweet cinnamon swirl in every bite!


Ingredients

For the Muffins:

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup milk

⅓ cup vegetable oil

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

⅓ cup brown sugar

1½ tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp melted butter

Optional Glaze:

½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tsp milk


Instructions

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

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients—do not overmix.

Fill muffin cups halfway with batter. Add a spoonful of cinnamon swirl, then top with more batter. Swirl lightly with a toothpick.

Bake 18–20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool and drizzle with glaze if desired.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Protein: 3g