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Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins

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These Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, moist, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor. Each muffin hides a creamy, sweetened cream cheese center, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert. Topped with cinnamon sugar and optionally drizzled with white chocolate, these muffins are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Muffin Batter:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

For the Topping:

  • ¼ cup cinnamon sugar mixture (granulated sugar + cinnamon)
  • Optional: Melted white chocolate for drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare

    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients

    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

  3. Combine Wet Ingredients

    • In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. Make the Batter

    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined (do not overmix).

  5. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

    • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

  6. Assemble the Muffins

    • Fill each muffin liner halfway with batter.
    • Add a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center.
    • Cover with additional batter, filling the liners about ¾ full.

  7. Add Topping & Bake

    • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the muffins.
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick (inserted into the muffin, not the filling) comes out clean.

  8. Cool & Serve

    • Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
    • Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.

Notes

  • Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
  • Chocolate Twist: Mix in mini chocolate chips or drizzle with dark chocolate instead.
  • Pumpkin Spice Version: Swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice for a fall-inspired muffin.
  • Fruit Infusion: Fold in small apple chunks or raisins for extra sweetness.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend for a GF-friendly version.

Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/gooey-cinnamon-cream-cheese-muffins/