They taste just like classic cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle cookies but in soft, fluffy muffin form — buttery, tender, and coated with that irresistible cinnamon-sugar crust. Perfect with coffee, breakfast, or as a cozy afternoon treat.
Here’s the ultimate bakery-style recipe 👇
🧁 Snickerdoodle Muffins
🛒 Ingredients (makes 12 muffins):
For the Muffins:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
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2 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
2. Make Cinnamon-Sugar:
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In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar with 1½ tsp cinnamon.
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Set aside (you’ll use this for coating and topping).
3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Cream Butter & Sugar:
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream until smooth.
5. Combine:
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined — don’t overmix. Batter will be thick and creamy.
6. Fill & Coat:
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Scoop about 2 tbsp of batter into each muffin cup.
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Sprinkle some cinnamon-sugar on top of each, then add another scoop of batter to fill ¾ full.
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Finish with another sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar on top.
7. Bake:
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool & Enjoy:
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Let cool 5–10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack.
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Optional: brush tops with melted butter and dip in extra cinnamon-sugar for a true snickerdoodle finish. 😍
💡 Tips & Variations:
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Add ½ tsp cream of tartar to mimic that classic snickerdoodle tang.
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For an extra-soft texture, use cake flour instead of all-purpose.
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These freeze beautifully — just rewarm in the microwave for 15 seconds before eating.
Would you like me to include a mini muffin version (bite-sized snickerdoodles!) or a bakery-style jumbo muffin version next?
