These homemade Cinnamon Chip Muffins are simply scrumptious. Infused with warm cinnamon spice, these tender muffins are the perfect start to any day.

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Why you will love these

These muffins are filled with warm and cozy vibes. Cinnamon is one of those spices that invokes comfort and warmth... and it's simply delicious. These muffins have a double dose of cinnamon from both ground cinnamon and cinnamon chips.

Breakfast or dessert? You decide! These muffins are a wonderful treat any time of day. Serve with coffee in the morning or with a scoop of ice cream after dinner. A drizzle of icing adds another touch of sweetness - optional, of course - but so delicious!

These muffins are addicting with their soft, tender crumb. The combination of ingredients gives these muffins a wonderful texture. And with the bursts of cinnamon, these will become a family favorite.

Ingredients

array of eggs, flour, sugars, milk, oil, sour cream, cinnamon chips, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, butter

Cake flour - Cake flour is much finer than all-purpose flour. It has less protein so it develops less gluten. And less gluten means the muffins will have a softer, more tender crumb.
Oil and butter - Using both oil and butter provides flavor (from the butter) and moisture (from the oil).
Sour cream - Sour cream provides both fat and acidity. The fat adds moisture and richness. The acidity helps to keep the muffins tender.
Whole milk - Whole milk also provides fat and moisture. If you don't have whole milk, you can substitute ½ low fat or fat-free milk with ½ cream or half-and-half.
Cinnamon chips - I like the extra touch of warm spice and sweetness these chips add. Some supermarkets may only carry these chips seasonally, but cinnamon chips are readily available at Target, Walmart, or on Amazon. Chocolate chips - or white chocolate chips - can be substituted. Or you can omit the chips if you prefer. The muffins are delicious both ways.

Serving

These warm-spiced muffins can do double duty as either breakfast or dessert.

Enjoy a warm muffin with your morning coffee or tea.
Add to a breakfast or brunch buffet.
Skip the glaze and top the muffins with Almond Cinnamon Sugar Butter.
Serve for dessert with homemade ice cream - vanilla bean or cinnamon are both delicious options.

Tips for making tender muffins

Sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps and lighten the flour. This also ensures the ingredients are evenly combined.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients separately. Then, fold the dry ingredients into the wet.
Mix the dry and wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix which will create a dense, tougher muffin.
Toss add-ins (cinnamon chips) with a small amount of flour to keep them suspended in the batter. Add-ins can be baking chips, fresh berries, dried fruit, or nuts.

Preparation

These cinnamon chip muffins come together in just a few easy steps.

Add the dry ingredients to a fine-mesh strainer and sift into a bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients starting with the oil, melted butter, and sugars. When well combined, add the eggs and vanilla and stir to incorporate. Then add the sour cream and milk and mix well.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet. Stir until the flour mixture is just combined.
Toss the cinnamon chips with a small amount of flour.
Gently fold in the chips and scoop the batter into a muffin pan lined with paper liners.
Bake until the muffins are slightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool. Mix together the glaze and drizzle over the muffins, if desired.

Storing

Cinnamon chip muffins keep well and will stay moist in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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This post was originally published in October 2020 and has been updated.

Best Homemade Cinnamon Chip Muffins