Indulge in these irresistibly moist and gooey cinnamon cream cheese muffins, bursting with warm cinnamon flavor and a creamy surprise in the center. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of the day, these muffins will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
For the Muffin Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit for 5 minutes)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted