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Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

Soft, fluffy muffins filled with gooey Nutella and finished with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating. These bakery-style treats are easy to make and irresistible straight from the oven!
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, European Fusion
Servings 12 regular muffins or 24 mini muffins
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Standard or mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Small scoop/spoon (for Nutella)
  • Silicone spatula
  • Pastry brush
  • Wire rack
  • Freezer-safe tray (for Nutella)

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 frozen Nutella teaspoons (see step 1 below)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)

Instructions
 

Step 1 – Freeze the Nutella

  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Drop 12 heaping teaspoons of Nutella onto the tray. Freeze for at least 1 hour (or overnight) until solid.

Step 2 – Preheat Oven & Prepare Tin

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 3 – Make the Batter

  • In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Gently fold dry into wet ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).

Step 4 – Assemble Muffins

  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Place a frozen Nutella dollop in the center. Cover with additional batter until cups are about ¾ full.

Step 5 – Bake

  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted at the side (not center) comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan.

Step 6 – Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Brush muffins with melted butter while still warm and roll in cinnamon sugar. Place on a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Nutella Freezing Tip: Spoon Nutella onto parchment using a greased spoon or mini cookie scoop to reduce mess.
  • Mini Muffin Version: Adjust bake time to 11–14 minutes.
  • Flavor Twist: Try filling with Biscoff, peanut butter, or jam instead.
  • Make Ahead: Muffins can be frozen before or after coating. Reheat and roll in sugar for fresh taste.
  • Don’t Skip Freezing: Unfrozen Nutella will melt and disappear into the batter.
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