Chai Caramel Cinnamon Muffin Pops (Printer View)
Soft chai-spiced muffin pops hide gooey caramel under a crisp cinnamon sugar coating—perfect for cozy gatherings.
# Components:
→ Muffin Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 3/4 cup whole milk
→ Caramel Centers
15 - 18 soft caramel candies
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
16 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
17 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
18 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 18-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
03 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract.
04 - Stir half of the dry mixture into the butter mixture until partially combined. Add the milk and fold to incorporate. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
05 - Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Press one caramel candy into the center of each cup. Spoon another tablespoon of batter over each, sealing the caramel completely within the batter.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly tapped. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
07 - Dip each cooled muffin pop in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated evenly.
08 - Insert a lollipop stick or skewer into each muffin pop for presentation, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Fusion of chai spices and caramel for a unique dessert
- Perfect for parties or cozy snacking moments
02 -
- This recipe contains wheat, milk, eggs, and possibly soy — double-check caramel candy ingredients for allergens.
- Yield is 18 muffin pops; serving warm offers the best gooey caramel texture.
03 -
- For even baking, rotate the muffin tin halfway through.
- Use room temperature butter for a fluffier batter.