Sugar Free Snickerdoodle Muffins

These Sugar Free Snickerdoodle Muffins capture all of that cinnamon-spiced goodness of a classic snickerdoodle cookie in a soft, fluffy muffin.

Made with basic pantry ingredients and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, or even dessert .

Why you will like this recipe.

These muffins are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and deliver the comforting taste of a bakery-style treat without the added sugar.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• Classic snickerdoodle flavor. Warm cinnamon is baked right into every bite for that familiar cookie-inspired taste.
• Simple Ingredients. The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic pantry ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Cream cheese frosting. The three ingredient frosting pairs perfectly with the sweet cinnamon muffin base.
• Great for any time of day. These muffins are perfect any time of the day, breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break!

Have you tried my recipe for Sugar Free Snickerdoodle Bars?

Topped with a sugar free sweet cinnamon topping, that delicious dessert bar is chewy and buttery. Both this recipe for muffins and that recipe for dessert bars are great tasting snickerdoodle inspired recipes that are made with no added sugar.

Sugar free powdered sugar is an essential ingredient used in the frosting used in this recipe. You can find Sugar Free Powdered Sugar here.

Ingredients Needed.

Muffins.

• Ground Cinnamon. Cinnamon is the signature flavor in snickerdoodle recipes. Using fresh, high-quality cinnamon will provide the best flavor.
• Leaveners Both Baking Powder and Baking Soda.
• Flour. Regular all purpose flour.
• Butter. Use butter that has been softened. If you are using unsalted butter you can add a half teaspoon of salt to the flour.
• Brown Sugar Alternative. Use a brown sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with brown sugar and that can also be baked with.
• Eggs. Large eggs at room temperature.

Frosting.

• Cream Cheese. Use a full fat cream cheese for moisture and texture. Your cream cheese should be softened to room temperature.
• Sugar Free Powdered Sugar. Granular or other kinds of sugar alternatives will not work in this recipe.
• Heavy Cream. The milk fat gives the frosting structure.

How to Make Sugar Free Snickerdoodle Muffins

• Prep Time 20 minutes.
• Bake Time 20 minutes .
• Servings 12 .
• How to serve : These Sugar Free Snickerdoodle Muffins are delicious served slightly warm or at room temperature. The cinnamon flavor pairs perfectly with the tangy cream cheese frosting, making them suitable for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or dessert.
• Notes: You will need mixing bowls, a whisk, scoop, and a muffin pan.

1. Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or silicone baking cups.
2. Dry Ingredients. In a medium sized bowl, use a whisk to combine together the ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and flour.
3. Cream. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the softened butter and brown sugar alternative until smooth and creamy, about one to two minutes. Add the eggs and mix until fully incorporated.
4. Combine. Scrape down the sides of the large mixing bowl and then set the speed to low. Gradually add the dry ingredients from the second step to the bowl, mixing until just combined.
5. Bake. Use a cookie scoop to scoop the batter into the muffin cups ¾ full. Bake the muffins for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops spring back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
6. Set. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
7. Frost To make the frosting, simply combine together the ingredients, making adjustments as needed for texture. Once the muffins have cooled completely, you can spread or pipe the frosting onto each muffin before serving.

Tips for making the best snickerdoodle muffins.

When selecting a brown sugar substitute, make sure that your substitute can be baked with and that it measures like sugar. Alternatives such as Swerve Brown Sugar Replacement or Lakanto Brown Monk fruit Sweetener can work well. These alternatives provide the caramel-like flavor associated with traditional snickerdoodles while keeping the muffins sugar free.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Your dairy ingredients need to be at room temperature for optimal blending in both the muffins and the frosting. This includes the eggs, butter, and cream cheese.
2. Fill the muffin cups about three fourths of the way fool. Using a large cookie scoop or ice cream scoop helps ensure uniform muffins that will bake evenly.
3. Start checking the muffins around the 18-minute mark. Ovens can vary, and overbaking may dry them out. Also, make sure that the muffins are fully cooled before adding the frosting as warm muffins can cause the frosting to melt and slide off.

FAQ

• Can I make these muffins completely sugar free?
  Yes. By using a granulated brown sugar alternative in the muffin batter and a powdered sugar alternative in the cream cheese frosting you can keep the recipe sugar free.
• What is the best sugar alternative for this recipe?
  Brown sugar alternatives such as Swerve Brown Sugar Replacement and Lakanto Brown Monk fruit Sweetener work especially well because they provide a flavor similar to traditional brown sugar.
• Do these muffins taste like traditional snickerdoodle cookies?
  They have the same warm cinnamon flavor that makes snickerdoodles so popular, but with the soft, fluffy texture of a muffin.
• Why did my muffins turn out dense?
  Dense muffins are often caused by over-mixing the batter or measuring too much flour. Mix only until the ingredients are combined and measure the flour carefully.
• How do I know when the muffins are done baking?
  Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached, the muffins are ready to come out of the oven.

Variations.

• Add a crunchy element by folding in a ½ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch and flavor
• For a cream cheese filled muffin, add a spoonful of cream cheese to the center of each muffin before baking for a surprise cheesecake-like filling. You can combine the cream cheese with a bit of powdered sugar alternative to sweeten it.
• Of course my favorite variation is to make Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Muffins. You can do this by stirring in ½ cup sugar free white chocolate baking chips or regular chocolate baking chips.

How to store snickerdoodle muffins.

Once these muffins have fully cooled and the frosting has set, they can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, they should keep for up to five days when refrigerated. Storing these muffins without being frosted can be a good idea if you intend to freeze the muffins. Unfrosted muffins that are frozen should keep for up to a few months.

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