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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Muffin Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble the Muffins:
- Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each prepared muffin cup.
- Add a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling to the center of each muffin cup.
- Top with another tablespoon of muffin batter, making sure to cover the cream cheese filling.
- Bake the Muffins:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Brush the tops of the cooled muffins with melted butter and dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
Enjoy your cinnamon cream cheese muffins with their delicious creamy center and sweet cinnamon-sugar topping!
