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Dulce de Leche Churro Muffins

Dulce de Leche Churro Muffins: A Sweet Twist on Tradition

Dulce de Leche Churro Muffins combine fluffy muffins with a rich, creamy filling for a crowd-pleasing dessert that's quick and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon essential for churro flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg optional
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar can be substituted with dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Milk any type, including non-dairy
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche for filling
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions for Dulce de Leche Churro Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat softened butter until fluffy, then mix in brown and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
  6. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter and bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Cool muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes, then brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon-sugar.
  8. Fill each muffin with dulce de leche using a piping bag and drizzle more on top if desired.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature. These muffins can be frozen for longer storage.

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