Cinnamon Crumb Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze: A Delectable Treat for Any Occasion

These Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are the perfect indulgence, featuring a moist and flavorful muffin base topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb. Finished with a rich cream cheese glaze, these muffins combine all the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls in a convenient muffin form. They are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Why You’ll Love This: The combination of a soft, tender muffin base with a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping and creamy glaze creates a delightful mix of textures and flavors. The cinnamon crumb provides a sweet and spiced contrast to the rich, moist muffins, while the cream cheese glaze adds a touch of tanginess and sweetness. These muffins are perfect for cinnamon lovers and make an impressive addition to any spread.

Perfect Occasion: Ideal for weekend breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or as a sweet treat during the day, these muffins are sure to be a hit. They are also perfect for holiday breakfasts, office snacks, or as a thoughtful homemade gift.

Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top of the glaze. You can also add a few chopped nuts or a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation. Serve them warm for the best flavor and texture experience.

• Ingredients:
  • For the Cinnamon Crumb:
    • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
    • 3 tbsp salted butter, melted
    • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
    • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • For the Muffin Batter:
    • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
    • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
    • 2 large eggs, room temperature
    • 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
    • 1/4 cup canola oil
    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
    • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
    • 4-5 tbsp whole milk
    • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cinnamon Crumb:
   • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with 6 muffin liners and set aside.
   • Combine the dark brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter until crumbs form. Spread the mixture onto a lined baking sheet and chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, break into pea-sized pieces.
   • Ingredients: 1 cup dark brown sugar, 3 tbsp melted salted butter, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2. Prepare the Muffin Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
   • In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, canola oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
   • Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until almost combined, with some flour streaks still remaining. Fold in the cinnamon crumb mixture.
   • Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup melted salted butter, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1 tbsp vanilla extract
3. Bake the Muffins:
   • Scoop about 1/3 cup of the batter into each cup of the lined muffin tray, filling each cup higher than the muffin liner.
   • Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 8 minutes, then without opening the oven door, decrease the temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake for another 10-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs and the tops are golden brown.
   • Let the muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then carefully remove them from the pan.
4. Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:
   • To make the cream cheese glaze, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Dunk the tops of the cooled muffins into the glaze or drizzle it over the top.
   • Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 4-5 tbsp whole milk, 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
5. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the delicious combination of cinnamon, crumb, and creamy glaze!

Enjoy these Cinnamon Crumb Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze, a delightful treat that combines the best of cinnamon rolls and muffins into one irresistible bite!