Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of warm cinnamon, creamy cheese, and tender muffin goodness with these Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins. Perfect for a cozy breakfast treat or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Prepare wet ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream, then mix in the dry ingredients.
- Make cream cheese filling: Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Assemble muffins: Fill muffin cups, add cream cheese filling, cover with more batter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store muffins in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat before serving for gooey goodness.
- Customize with pecans or streusel topping for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
