The Muffins with Raisins and Cinnamon are those treats that taste like home, slow breakfasts, and afternoons wrapped in the scent of spices. Soft, delicate, and incredibly aromatic, they combine the natural sweetness of raisins with the warm, enveloping note of cinnamon, creating a perfect balance at the first bite.
Ideal to enjoy for breakfast, as a snack, or as a sweet treat at any time of the day, these muffins are prepared in just a few steps and offer a soft texture that captivates both young and old. Each bite is a small pause of comfort, capable of bringing to mind homemade desserts, simple yet full of character.
Moreover, they are incredibly versatile: the base of the muffins with raisins and cinnamon lends itself to countless interpretations and can be easily personalized by adding other ingredients such as nuts, almonds, chocolate chips, orange zest, or diced apple. A simple way to adapt them to your tastes and transform them into a new dessert each time.
In this version, I decorated them in a Christmas style, with a white sugar glaze and delicate sugar snowflakes, transforming them into small scenic desserts perfect even to bring to the table during the holidays. Ideal for breakfast, as a snack, or as a sweet treat to share, these muffins with raisins and cinnamon are an easy, genuine recipe always capable of conquering.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 12Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Muffins with Raisins and Cinnamon
- 10.5 oz eggs
- 5.3 oz sugar
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 3 eggs
- 2.8 oz raisins
- 0.2 cup milk
- 4.4 oz powdered sugar
- 0.9 oz water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- as needed sugar decorations
Preparation of Muffins with Raisins and Cinnamon
Soak the raisins in warm water.
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Gently mix the ingredients and also add the cinnamon and ginger.
In a separate bowl, beat the whole eggs at room temperature. Once you have a foamy mixture, add the butter (also at room temperature) and the milk. Continue to beat everything with an electric mixer for another 5 minutes.
Now add the dry ingredients to the liquids and mix everything together. At this point, add the well-drained raisins.
Distribute the mixture into 12 muffin cups or a specific muffin tray, previously buttered and floured. Bake the muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
After the baking time, take the muffins out of the oven and let them cool slightly.
In a small saucepan, heat the water with the powdered sugar and a few drops of lemon juice, without bringing to a boil. You should obtain a thick and glossy glaze.
Then, dip the top of the muffins into the glaze and decorate them with the sugar snowflakes.
Storage
The muffins with raisins and cinnamon stay soft for 4-5 days at room temperature, stored in an airtight container or under a cake cover. If decorated with sugar glaze, it’s preferable to keep them in a cool, dry place, avoiding overly humid environments.
Alternatively, you can freeze them without glaze for about 2 months and thaw them at room temperature when needed.
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FAQ
Can I replace the raisins with other ingredients?
Yes, you can replace the raisins with chocolate chips, dried cranberries, walnuts, hazelnuts, or chopped almonds while keeping the rest of the recipe unchanged.
Is it possible to make muffins with raisins without cinnamon?
Of course, you can omit it or replace it with vanilla, nutmeg, or citrus zest for a different but still delicate aroma.
How to achieve soft muffins?
The secret is not to overwork the batter and to mix the ingredients only until they are combined, avoiding deflating the mixture.
Can I prepare the glaze in advance?
It’s always best to prepare the sugar glaze at the moment, but it can be stored in the fridge for a few hours, well-covered, and stirred before use.
Are muffins with raisins and cinnamon suitable for celebrations?
Absolutely yes: decorated with white glaze and sugar snowflakes, they become perfect as Christmas treats to serve or gift.
