CinnaMuffins...a New Take on Cinnamon Rolls

Recently, I had four days off from work. I know, four days, in a row! It was much needed. I wanted to make breakfast, something I don't get to do often. I wanted to make homemade cinnamon rolls, but I also wanted muffins. I decided I would combine the two.

BAM! CinnaMuffins were born.

These are very good with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk. You can eat them for breakfast or for dessert. I might even bet that you can't just eat one :)

So I guess you'd like the recipe, right? Print it Here

Muffin Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of self-rising flour
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup of light brown sugar
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400.
2. In your microwave, melt your butter 10 seconds at a time until completely melted. Set it aside to cool but not solidify.
3. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the butter. Stir.
4. Beat the egg in a medium bowl.
5. Add the granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla to the egg. Stir lightly
6. Add your butter mixture in two parts, stirring in between the additions.
7. Now, add your flour to the mixture.
8. Stir the mixture with a spoon until well combined. Do not beat your mixture, because you want it to be lumpy. This is what separates muffins from cupcakes.
9. Bake at 400 for 11-13 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.

Icing Ingredients:

• 1 stick of butter
• 1 lb of powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• milk (for consistency)

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix butter, vanilla, and 1/2 of the powdered sugar until combined.
2. Add milk until you have a ribbon-like constancy. 
3. Add the rest of the powdered sugar to thicken the icing up a little.
4. If the icing is too thick, just add more milk.

Let the muffins cool, but not completely. You'll want the muffins to be warm for the icing. Using a spoon, drizzle the icing over the muffins. Here's a tip: If you used muffin liners, remove them before drizzling the icing. 

Because the muffins are so much bigger than cinnamon rolls, use a saucer to hold extra icing. That way, you can dip your muffin as you eat it. 

CinnaMuffins are a new favorite in my household. I'm sure you'll love them too!