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If you love our classic Snickerdoodle Cookies, then you are going to love Snickerdoodle Muffins. They make the perfect breakfast or a delicious treat.

Snickerdoodle Muffins stacked
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Making Homemade Muffin Recipes is one of my favorite recipes to make. They are perfect to make ahead of time and I love to serve them for breakfast or for an after school treat.

The cinnamon and sugar flavor is one of my favorite combination that I have also enjoyed these recipes – Snickerdoodle Blondies, Snickerdoodle Bread and Snickerdoodle Cake Mix Cookies.

Why We Love This Recipe 

If you love to bake chances are you already have these pantry staple ingredients. All the ingredients easily combine in one bowl which makes cleanup a breeze.

Since I love the snickerdoodle cookie so much that making it a muffin form just made sense. These muffins turn out so soft and tender that I am sure you will have more than one.

Ingredients 

Snickerdoodle muffins ingredients - flour, butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt,

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How to Make Snickerdoodle Muffins 

  • Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a standard muffin tin with a non-stick cooking spray. 
Stick of butter, brown sugar and white sugar in a bowl with stand mixer beaters

Step 2 – Cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with a hand held mixer or stand mixer until smooth and combined (2-3 minutes). 

Mix in sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract in a bowl with the sugar butter mixture

Step 3 – Then mix in the eggs, milk, sour cream and vanilla extract until combined in a large bowl.

Combining the dry ingredients in the sugar mixture in a bowl with spatula

Step 4 – Stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt by hand with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined.  Be careful not to over mix. 

Dividing the muffin batter in a muffin pan

Step 5 – Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin until each one is approximately 2/3 of the way full.

Baked Snickerdoodle Muffins in a muffin pan

Step 6 – Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Allow the muffins to sit in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully remove the muffins and place them on a wire rack to cool.  

Whisking together cinnamon and sugar in a bowl with a bowl of melted butter and a brush on the side

Step 7 – Melt the butter for the topping.  In a separate bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. 

Brushing melted butter over the baked Snickerdoodle muffins on a wire rack

Step 8 – Once the muffins have cooled for a few minutes, brush the melted butter on the outside of each muffin.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the muffins on a wire rack

Step 9 – Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Make sure to get all around the muffins!  Then they are ready to serve.

Recipe Tips

  • Prepare Muffin Pan – I don’t use muffin liners for this recipe as I want to coat the cinnamon and sugar mixture on all sides of the muffins.  Make sure to spray the tin generously with the non-stick spray so that they are easy to remove.  
  • Mini Muffin Pan – You can also make these muffins in a mini muffin pan.
  • Scooping Muffin Batter – To evenly distribute the muffin batter into the muffin pan, use an ice cream scoop.
Snickerdoodle Muffins stacked on a plate

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Leftover Muffins

These muffins are best served fresh or within a few days but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.  They are best microwaved for 15-20 seconds before enjoying the leftovers.

Can I Freeze Snickerdoodle Muffins?

Yes, you can freeze snickerdoodle Muffins by placing in a freezer safe container or a zip lock bag. If stored properly, then these muffins will last about 3 months.

How to Reheat Muffins

When you are ready to serve these muffins, allow to thaw in on the counter then reheat in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

Snickerdoodle Muffins on a plate

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Snickerdoodle Muffins

5 from 1 vote
If you love our classic Snickerdoodle Cookies, then you are going to love Snickerdoodle Muffins. They make the perfect breakfast or a delicious treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Allow muffins to cool in tin 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Cuisine American
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Calories 278

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

For the Topping:

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a standard muffin tin with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until smooth and combined (2-3 minutes).
  • Then mix in the eggs, milk, sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt by hand with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined.  Be careful not to over mix.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin until each one is approximately 2/3 of the way full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to sit in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully remove the muffins and place them on a wire rack to cool.
  • Melt the butter for the topping.  In a separate bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  • Once the muffins have cooled for a few minutes, brush the melted butter on the outside of each muffin and sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture on top. Make sure to get all around the muffins!
  • Once the muffins have been coated, they are ready to serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

I don’t use cupcake liners for this recipe as I want to coat the cinnamon and sugar mixture on all sides of the muffins.  Make sure to spray the tin generously with the non-stick spray so that they are easy to remove.  
These muffins are best served fresh or within a few days but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.  They are best microwaved for 15-20 seconds before enjoying the leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 278kcal, Carbohydrates 40g, Protein 4g, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0.3g, Cholesterol 57mg, Sodium 301mg, Potassium 78mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 24g, Vitamin A 380IU, Vitamin C 0.1mg, Calcium 84mg, Iron 1mg

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    These muffins taste just like my favorite Snickerdoodle cookie!