Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins Recipe

Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

These Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with rich Nutella filling, making them the perfect sweet treat for breakfast or a delightful snack!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar)
• Nutella, for filling (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:

• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:

• Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

6. Fill Muffin Tins:

• Spoon a small amount of batter into each muffin cup (about 1 tablespoon).
• Add about 1 teaspoon of Nutella on top of the batter in each cup.
• Top with more batter, filling the cups about 2/3 full.

7. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the Nutella center) comes out clean.

8. Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• While the muffins are baking, mix the 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
• Once the muffins are done, let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

9. Coat Muffins:

• While still warm, roll the tops of the muffins in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

10. Serve:

• Allow the muffins to cool slightly, then enjoy them warm!

Tips:

• Nutella Swirl: For a fun variation, swirl the Nutella into the batter before baking instead of stuffing it in the center.
• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for later enjoyment.

These Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are sure to be a hit with family and friends! Enjoy!