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Snickerdoodle Muffins

Snickerdoodle Muffins are delightfully soft and filled with a cinnamon-sugar swirl. They’re not heavy or overly sweet either.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
  3. Prepare the Muffin Batter:
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  6. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  9. Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
  10. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  11. Assemble and Bake:
  12. Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with the muffin batter.
  13. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the tops of the muffin batter.
  14. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  15. Serve:
  16. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  17. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  18. Prep Time:
  19. 15 minutes
  20. Cook Time:
  21. 18-20 minutes
  22. Total Time:
  23. 33-35 minutes
  24. Nutrition (per serving, based on 12 muffins):
  25. Calories: 210
  26. Total Fat: 9g
  27. Saturated Fat: 5g
  28. Cholesterol: 45mg
  29. Sodium: 180mg
  30. Total Carbohydrate: 29g
  31. Dietary Fiber: 1g
  32. Sugars: 15g
  33. Protein: 3g
  34. Enjoy these Snickerdoodle Muffins for a comforting and delightful treat that’s perfect for any cozy morning!