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Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful treat featuring a moist cinnamon-spiced batter with a luscious cream cheese center. Topped with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle and optionally drizzled with vanilla cream or melted white chocolate, they offer the perfect combination of gooey filling and tender crumb, making them a perfect breakfast or dessert option.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Topping & Optional Drizzle

  • Cinnamon sugar (for topping)
  • Vanilla cream or melted white chocolate (optional, for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to blend all the wet components.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients, gently stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter tender.
  5. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy, free of lumps.
  6. Assemble Muffins: Spoon batter halfway into each muffin liner, then add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin.
  7. Cover with Batter: Carefully cover the cream cheese with the remaining muffin batter, ensuring the filling is enclosed.
  8. Add Topping & Bake: Generously sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the tops of the muffins and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted around the edges (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
  9. Cool & Serve: Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack. Drizzle with vanilla cream or melted white chocolate if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense muffins.
  • Test doneness by inserting a toothpick away from the cream cheese center to get an accurate reading.
  • The optional drizzle adds extra sweetness but can be omitted for a lighter treat.
  • Use fresh cinnamon sugar for the best flavor on top.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/gooey-cinnamon-cream-cheese-muffins-recipe-3/