Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins

Name: Gooey Cinnamon Sugar Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Granulated sugar; Baking powder; Salt; Ground cinnamon; Melted butter; Whole milk; Large eggs; Vanilla extract; Softened cream cheese; Powdered sugar; Cinnamon sugar; Optional vanilla cream or white chocolate drizzle

Featured in Oven-Fresh Breads.

Cream cheese filled cinnamon muffins. Takes 35 minutes. Makes 12 muffins. Great for breakfast or snack.

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By Norah Momoria

Updated on Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:41:10 GMT

Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins | recipesim.com

Soft, fluffy muffins with a gooey cream cheese center and cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Essential Ingredients:

All-purpose flour: Creates tender crumb
Cream cheese: Makes gooey center
Ground cinnamon: Provides warmth
Quality butter: Adds richness
Fresh eggs: Ensures structure
Pure vanilla: Enhances flavor

Detailed Instructions:

Prepare Batters: Mix dry ingredients; Combine wet separately; Beat cream cheese filling; Keep components ready
Layer Components: Fill liners halfway; Add cream cheese; Cover completely; Sprinkle topping
Bake to Perfection: Watch temperature carefully; Check at 18 minutes; Look for golden tops; Test with toothpick
Cool and Finish: Rest in pan briefly; Transfer to rack; Add optional drizzle; Cool completely

Storage Tips:

Room temperature: 2 days Refrigerated: 5 days Freezer: 3 months wrapped well

Perfect Pairings:

Serve with coffee or tea for breakfast.

Chef's Tips:

Use room temperature ingredients
Don't overbake
Layer carefully
Watch topping browning

Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe | recipesim.com

Years of muffin baking taught me that proper layering and careful temperature control creates the perfect gooey-centered treat.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why avoid overmixing?: Keeps muffins tender. Tough muffins result from too much mixing.
→ Make ahead tips?: Stay moist several days. Reheat briefly for gooey center.
→ Mini muffin timing?: Bake 12-14 minutes for mini size.
→ Cream cheese tips?: Must be softened for smooth filling.
→ Topping options?: Try streusel or drizzle with vanilla cream.