Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Muffins turn store-bought cinnamon rolls into soft, pull-apart muffins with crisp edges and gooey centers baked right in a muffin tin.

This shortcut recipe delivers warm cinnamon flavor with almost no prep, making it perfect for busy mornings or last-minute treats.

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Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Roll Muffins

These muffins bring bakery-style comfort with minimal effort.

• Super quick prep: Uses ready-made cinnamon rolls for fast assembly.
• Perfectly portioned: Muffin cups create individual servings with golden edges.
• Warm, gooey centers: Baking the rolls in pieces keeps them soft and tender inside.
• Kid-friendly and fun: Simple steps make this an easy win for all ages.

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins offer maximum comfort with minimal work.

What To Serve With Cinnamon Roll Muffins

These warm, sweet muffins pair well with simple sides and drinks that balance their richness:

• Fresh fruit: Berries or sliced apples add freshness.
• Yogurt: Adds creaminess and helps balance sweetness.
• Scrambled eggs: Turns muffins into a more filling breakfast.
• Milk or dairy-free milk: A classic pairing with cinnamon treats.
• Coffee or tea: Complements the warm cinnamon flavor.

These pairings keep these cozy muffins balanced for breakfast or brunch.

Cinnamon Roll Muffin Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Muffins bake chopped cinnamon rolls into muffin cups for a quick, golden treat finished with classic icing.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: About 15 minutes
Total time: About 20 minutes
Servings: 16 muffins

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

To make Cinnamon Roll Muffins, gather these kitchen tools:

• Muffin tin: to bake the cinnamon rolls evenly
• Muffin liners: to prevent sticking
• Kitchen shears or knife: to cut the cinnamon rolls into pieces
• Cooling rack: to let the muffins cool slightly
• Spoon or spatula: to drizzle icing

These tools make it easy to turn cinnamon rolls into perfectly portioned muffins every time.

Ingredients

These simple ingredients come together to create soft, sweet cinnamon roll muffins.

• Cinnamon rolls with icing (2 tubes, 8-count each)

How To Make Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a muffin tin or line it with liners.

Use kitchen shears to cut each cinnamon roll into pieces, then place the pieces evenly into the muffin cups.

Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the muffins turn golden brown.

Let them cool slightly, then drizzle with the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls.

For a richer icing, stir a small amount of creamer into the icing before topping the muffins, if desired.

More Cinnamon Recipes

Explore more cinnamon recipes that bring warm, cozy flavor to sweet and savory favorites.

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• Cinnamon Christmas Cookie Recipe
• Pull Apart Apple and Cinnamon Bread
• Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole with Apple Cinnamon
• Breakfast Apple Cake Recipe
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