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Cozy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Zucchini Muffins Recipe with Easy Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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These cozy cinnamon brown sugar zucchini muffins are moist and tender, featuring a warm cinnamon aroma and a sweet maple cream cheese frosting. Perfect for chilly mornings, they offer a comforting and slightly indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed (100g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups zucchini, shredded (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (28g)
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar (40g), sifted
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. No need to squeeze out moisture. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the oil and vanilla extract, whisking to combine smoothly.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Fold in the shredded zucchini evenly into the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. While muffins bake, prepare the frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla, beating until creamy. Refrigerate briefly if too soft.
  10. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before frosting.
  11. Frost muffins generously with maple cream cheese frosting once fully cooled.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use finely shredded zucchini without squeezing out moisture to keep muffins moist but not soggy. Rotate muffin tin halfway through baking for even color. If batter is thick, add up to 2 tablespoons milk to loosen. Frost only when muffins are fully cooled to prevent melting.

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Keywords: cinnamon, brown sugar, zucchini muffins, maple cream cheese frosting, cozy breakfast, moist muffins, easy muffins, fall recipe

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