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Delicious Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins
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Delicious Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins are delightful treats featuring a sweet cinnamon filling and a crunchy topping, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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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.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the muffins bake evenly from the moment they go in.
  2. Prepare the Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
  3. 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.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together ¾ cup of milk, ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, and 1 large egg until well blended.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Create the Topping: In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of melted butter together. Stir until crumbly.
  9. Add the Topping: Generously sprinkle the topping over each muffin before placing them in the oven.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.