Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins: The Best Comfort Treat
Discover the delightful flavors of Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins, a recipe that combines comfort with indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, then add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on top, followed by more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a cinnamon sugar topping, mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon and sprinkle on top before baking.
- These muffins are best served warm and can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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