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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe
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Delight in these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins, featuring a tender pumpkin-spiced batter swirled with a cinnamon brown sugar filling and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for autumn breakfasts or cozy snacks, these muffins combine classic cinnamon roll flavors with seasonal pumpkin goodness.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Cinnamon Swirl

  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly mixed.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until the sugar has begun to dissolve and the mixture is combined.
  6. Assemble muffins: Spoon muffin batter halfway up the cups in the muffin tin. Add a spoonful of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top of the batter, then cover with remaining batter. Using a toothpick or skewer, swirl gently to create a cinnamon roll effect.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
  8. Prepare glaze: While the muffins cool, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and pourable.
  9. Glaze muffins: When muffins have cooled slightly but are still warm, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the tops for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • For extra warmth, add a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves to the dry ingredients.
  • Mix in chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts into the cinnamon swirl for added crunch.
  • Substitute whole-wheat flour for a heartier texture and increased fiber.
  • Freeze muffins without glaze and frost them after thawing for best results.

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