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Creamy Browned Butter Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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These muffins combine the nutty richness of browned butter with a cinnamon sugar swirl and a light glaze, creating a cozy and indulgent breakfast treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze)
  • Optional: vanilla extract or cinnamon for glaze flavor

Instructions

  1. Place 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, then foams and starts to turn golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat immediately and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the cooled browned butter until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, folding gently with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix. The batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl to prepare the cinnamon sugar swirl.
  6. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well. Spoon half the batter evenly into the cups (about 2 tablespoons each). Sprinkle a pinch of the cinnamon sugar swirl on top of each, then add the remaining batter. Finish with a final sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake muffins for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and tops are golden brown. Watch closely in the last 5 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  8. While muffins bake, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream until smooth and drizzly. Add a splash of vanilla or sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle glaze over warm muffins.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Let muffins cool slightly before glazing to prevent glaze from running off. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better rise. For gluten-free or vegan versions, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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