Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.

Step 2: Cream Cheese Filling

1. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 3: Make the Batter

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, alternating and beginning and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.

Step 4: Assemble the Muffins

1. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling.
3. Top with another tablespoon of batter, covering the filling.

Step 5: Cinnamon Sugar Topping

1. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
2. Sprinkle generously over each muffin.

Step 6: Bake & Cool

1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
2. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7: Serve & Enjoy!

1. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Notes

• Buttermilk Substitute: Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 3/4 cup milk; let sit 5 minutes.
• Cream Cheese: Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
• Don’t Overmix: Overmixing leads to dense muffins.

Variations

• Apple Cinnamon: Add 1/2 cup chopped apples to the batter.
• Streusel Topping: Use a streusel topping (butter, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon) for extra crunch.
• Pumpkin Spice: Add 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cloves.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze them?

Yes, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

How should I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Can I use a muffin mix?

Yes, use a store-bought mix and add the filling and topping.

Serving Suggestions

• Coffee or tea
• Whipped cream
• Fresh fruit

Enjoy these irresistible cinnamon and cream cheese muffins! Perfect for any occasion.