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Cinnamon Roll Cottage Cheese Muffins

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Soft and moist cinnamon roll-inspired muffins made with creamy cottage cheese and swirled with warm cinnamon sugar. Finished with a simple vanilla glaze, these easy no-yeast muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the Muffins:
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl:
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until mostly smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl. Stir in melted butter to form a paste.
  7. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Add about 1 teaspoon cinnamon mixture, then top with remaining batter.
  8. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins before serving.

Notes

  • Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture if desired.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep muffins light and tender.
  • Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
  • Freeze individually wrapped muffins for up to 3 months.
  • Reduce sugar by 1/4 cup if preferred without major texture changes.

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