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Cozy Brown Butter Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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These brown butter cinnamon roll muffins offer a quick and easy shortcut to classic cinnamon rolls, delivering a warm, nutty flavor and comforting cinnamon swirl perfect for brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or dairy-free milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar (optional for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream (optional for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir occasionally as it foams and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar with the browned butter until combined. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in 1 cup whole milk and 2 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. Combine batter: Gradually add dry ingredients into wet, mixing gently until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable; do not overmix.
  5. Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp melted butter until crumbly.
  6. Assemble muffins: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup. Sprinkle a teaspoon of cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Add another 2 tablespoons of batter on top, then finish with another teaspoon of cinnamon sugar. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake muffins for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool & glaze: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. For glaze, whisk together 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk or cream, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Drizzle over warm muffins.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Swirl cinnamon sugar gently for signature cinnamon roll effect. Tent with foil if muffins brown too fast. Let muffins cool slightly before glazing to prevent glaze from running.

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Keywords: brown butter, cinnamon roll, muffins, brunch, quick recipe, easy baking, cinnamon swirl

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