# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cheese Filling
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
05 - In a small bowl, mix shredded mozzarella and softened cream cheese until evenly blended.
06 - Spoon batter into each muffin cup, filling halfway. Place 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture in the center, then top with remaining batter until cups are about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the edge of a muffin (avoiding the cheese center) comes out clean.
08 - While muffins bake, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping.
09 - Once muffins have cooled for 5 minutes, brush the tops lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
10 - Enjoy warm for optimal flavor and texture.
