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Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins

Bake these Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins! Features a tender cinnamon muffin with a creamy cheese filling and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping.

Ingredients

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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

Muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling:

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

Topping:

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar mixture (e.g., 1 tbsp sugar + 1/4 tsp cinnamon, mixed) (Recipe lists “cinnamon sugar mixture” – I’ll assume a standard ratio or advise to make one)

Optional Drizzle:

  • 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted

These quantities should yield approximately 12 standard muffins.

Ensure butter for batter is melted and slightly cooled; cream cheese for filling is fully softened

Instructions

Let’s bake these comforting and delightful muffins:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well with nonstick spray or butter/flour.

2. Combine Dry Muffin Ingredients:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.

3. Combine Wet Muffin Ingredients:

  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter (ensure it’s not too hot), milk, room temperature eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Make the Muffin Batter (Gently!):

  • Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredient mixture.
  • Stir just until incorporated and the flour is moistened. Do not overmix! The batter should be slightly lumpy; this is key for tender muffins.

5. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling:

  • In another small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and the powdered sugar.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on low-medium speed (or stir vigorously with a fork) until a smooth, creamy paste forms.

6. Assemble the Muffins (Layering):

  • Spoon about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the muffin batter into the bottom of each prepared muffin liner, filling it about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way.
  • Add a dollop (about 1-2 teaspoons) of the cream cheese filling into the center of the batter in each liner.
  • Carefully spoon more muffin batter over the cream cheese filling, covering it, until each liner is about 2/3 to 3/4 full. Do not overfill.

7. Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • Prepare your cinnamon sugar mixture (if not pre-mixed, combine 1 tablespoon granulated sugar with 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl).
  • Generously sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the batter in each muffin cup.

8. Bake:

  • Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted into the batter portion (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.

9. Cool:

  • Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the warm muffins to a wire rack to cool further.

10. Optional Drizzle and Serve:

  • If desired, once the muffins have cooled slightly (or fully), melt the white chocolate (microwave in short bursts, stirring, or use a double boiler).
  • Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the tops of the muffins.
  • Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy these delightful filled muffins

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