Nutella-Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins 🍫✨
Buttery cinnamon muffins with a gooey Nutella center and a sweet sugar crunch.
If you love warm, soft muffins and the magic of Nutella, these Nutella-Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins will be your new obsession. Each bite brings a burst of hazelnut chocolate, wrapped in fluffy cinnamon-scented batter and finished with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating.
They’re like the best part of a cinnamon sugar donut, with a molten Nutella surprise tucked in the middle.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Nutella core melts into the center for a gooey surprise
- Cinnamon sugar coating gives each muffin a donut-like finish
- Quick and easy—no mixer required
- Perfect for breakfast or dessert
- Freezer-friendly and reheat beautifully
These muffins come together with simple pantry ingredients but taste like something from a boutique bakery.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Muffins:
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (55g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup Nutella, divided into 12 teaspoons
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together:
- Melted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Egg
- Buttermilk
- Vanilla
4️⃣ Combine
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix.
5️⃣ Fill with Nutella
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup.
- Add 1 teaspoon of Nutella to the center.
- Cover with more batter until each cup is about ¾ full.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 16–18 minutes, until muffins are golden and a toothpick (inserted beside the Nutella) comes out clean.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
While muffins are cooling:
- In one bowl, melt ¼ cup butter.
- In another bowl, mix ½ cup sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon.
- Once muffins are cool enough to handle, brush tops with butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Serve warm for maximum gooey Nutella joy!
Tips for Success
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter—just enough to combine.
- Freeze Nutella in advance in teaspoons for easier handling.
- Serve warm or microwave for 10–15 seconds to re-melt the center.
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
Pair these muffins with:
- A cold glass of milk or Blueberry Lemonade
- As part of a brunch spread with Banana Pudding
- After-school snack with Monster Cookie Energy Balls
- Add to a dessert board alongside Peanut Butter Brownies
- Serve with Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites for a double-cookie delight
Storage & Freezing
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooled muffins in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to enjoy them warm.
More Recipes You’ll Love
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
- The Best Peanut Butter Brownies
- Big Family Banana Pudding
- No-Bake Monster Cookie Energy Balls
- Blueberry Lemonade
Final Thoughts
These Nutella-Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are the perfect mix of cozy, sweet, and indulgent. They’re a hit with kids and adults alike, and they’re just as welcome at a brunch table as they are packed in a lunchbox.
Give them a try and let me know what fillings you’d experiment with—maybe cookie butter or peanut butter? Don’t forget to subscribe to ChefManiac for more gooey, sugary, bake-and-share magic.
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