Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl mixture.
6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter.
7. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter in each cup. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
8. Top with remaining batter, dividing evenly.
9. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.