Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Muffin Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
   • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
4. Assemble the Muffins:
   • Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each prepared muffin cup.
   • Add a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling to the center of each muffin cup.
   • Top with another tablespoon of muffin batter, making sure to cover the cream cheese filling.
5. Bake the Muffins:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
   • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Add the Topping:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
   • Brush the tops of the cooled muffins with melted butter and dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.

Enjoy your cinnamon cream cheese muffins with their delicious creamy center and sweet cinnamon-sugar topping!