Delicious Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins
Ingredients
- —All-purpose flour: 2 cups - This is the main ingredient that forms the structure of the muffins.
- —Granulated sugar: ¾ cup - Provides sweetness to the muffins (balancing the spiciness of cinnamon.)
- —Baking powder: 2 teaspoons - This leavening agent helps the muffins rise (giving them their fluffy texture.)
- —Baking soda: ½ teaspoon - Works alongside baking powder to ensure a light (airy muffin.)
- —Salt: ½ teaspoon - Enhances the overall flavor and balances the sweetness.
- —Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon - The star ingredient that defines the flavor of the muffins.
- —Milk: ¾ cup - Adds moisture and richness to the batter.
- —Vegetable oil: ⅓ cup - Keeps the muffins moist and tender.
- —Egg: 1 large - Acts as a binding agent (providing structure and stability.)
- —Brown sugar: ¼ cup - Used for the topping (contributing a delightful crunch and extra sweetness.)
- —Butter: 2 tablespoons (melted - Mixed with the brown sugar for a crunchy topping.)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the muffins bake evenly from the moment they go in.
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Prepare the Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together ¾ cup of milk, ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, and 1 large egg until well blended.
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Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins.
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Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon and ¼ cup of granulated sugar to make the sweet cinnamon filling.
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Fill the Muffin Tins: Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, then sprinkle a teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Follow with another tablespoon of batter to cover the filling completely.
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Create the Topping: In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of melted butter together. Stir until crumbly.
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Add the Topping: Generously sprinkle the topping over each muffin before placing them in the oven.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.