Description
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins are a delightful combination of soft, fluffy muffins filled with a sweet cinnamon swirl and topped with a creamy glaze, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture, then top with more batter until the cups are about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Once the muffins are done, let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling with the glaze.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the muffin batter.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Muffins, Fall, Breakfast