Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Muffin Batter
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1 cup milk
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ For the Cream Cheese Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
→ For the Topping
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3 tbsp granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Vanilla cream or melted white chocolate for drizzling (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined and free of lumps.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix - a few small lumps are fine.
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In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. You can use a hand mixer or mix vigorously with a spoon.
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Spoon muffin batter into each cup, filling each about halfway. Add a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each. Top with remaining batter to cover the cream cheese completely, filling cups about 3/4 full.
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Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the top of each muffin. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
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Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Once cooled, drizzle with vanilla cream or melted white chocolate if desired.
# Notes:
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These muffins feature a surprise cream cheese center that stays gooey and luscious, perfectly complementing the warm cinnamon flavor throughout.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. The cream cheese filling makes these muffins stay moist longer than traditional muffins.
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For a more decadent treat, add a streusel topping instead of just cinnamon sugar. Mix 1/4 cup each of flour, brown sugar, and cold cubed butter with 1/2 tsp cinnamon until crumbly.