Name: Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 12 muffins
Cuisine: American

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February 12, 2026

Make these Cinnamon Roll Muffins the next time you are craving homemade cinnamon rolls but don’t have the time. This is my favorite way to elevate canned cinnamon buns. The nutty streusel which melts into a gooey cinnamon swirl is the best part of this recipe for cinnamon muffins. These delicious muffins will be a huge hit with your whole family.

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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉ and spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Open the cinnamon roll tubes and separate the rolls. Cut each of the cinnamon rolls into 9 small pieces.

Place 10 to 12 pieces of the cinnamon rolls into each muffin cup and press them down slightly.

Stir together the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the top of the cinnamon rolls.

Bake the cinnamon rolls for 10 to 12 minutes.

Allow to cool in the pan until the muffins are safe to touch, then transfer to a wire rack.

Transfer the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls to a piping bag and pipe the icing over the muffins while they’re still warm. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Streusel Secret 🥜
Toast the pecans before chopping to intensify their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the streusel topping.
Swirl Technique 🌀
Use a chopstick or skewer to create beautiful cinnamon swirls throughout the muffin batter, ensuring even distribution of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Moisture Magic 💧
When using canned cinnamon rolls, gently fold in a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to keep the muffins exceptionally moist and tender.
Temperature Trick 🌡️
Let refrigerated ingredients come to room temperature before mixing to ensure a more uniform batter and prevent overmixing.
Glaze Game 🍯
Warm the cream cheese glaze slightly before drizzling to create a smoother, more pourable consistency that beautifully coats the muffins.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.