Light Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Welcome to my cozy kitchen, fellow food enthusiasts! Today, I am thrilled to share with you a recipe that will make your mornings brighter and your taste buds dance with delight. Get ready to experience fluffy, aromatic, and utterly irresistible Light Cinnamon Roll Muffins. These delightful treats are the perfect fusion of a classic cinnamon roll and a muffin, creating a breakfast masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.
Equipment
- oven
- 1 12 cup muffin tin
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 pastry brush, or the back of a spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar stirred in
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1¼ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling (amount will vary depending or preference and size of dough)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and generously spray a 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Pour the milk into a measuring cup and add the lemon juice or vinegar; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, baking soda, salt, vanilla and egg. Add the milk mixture and stir just enough to blend. Add the flours and stir until everything is moistened and well combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (like a large cutting board) and knead for only a minute or two. Roll the dough into a rectangle (about 12 inches wide and 24 inches long). using a pastry brush, or the back of a spoon, brush a thin layer of melted butter over the entire rectangle. Sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon (as much or as little as you like).
- Roll the dough into a log (rolling it at the long side) and then cut the “log” into roughly two-inch pieces and put the pieces into the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20 minutes (or until golden brown). Allow the muffins to cool for at least 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin tins.
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Notes
Make-ahead option: These Light Cinnamon Roll Muffins can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy a freshly baked treat every morning. Simply prepare the dough, shape the rolls, and place them in the muffin tin. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, remove from the refrigerator, let them rise for about 30 minutes, and bake as directed. Freshly baked muffins without the morning hassle!