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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins. Blending the rich flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon, these soft and fluffy muffins are topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack any time of day.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • ¼ cup melted butter (for the cinnamon swirl)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (for the cinnamon swirl)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for the cinnamon swirl)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for the cream cheese glaze)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for the cream cheese glaze)
  • 2–3 Tbsp milk (for the cream cheese glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; add a spoonful of swirl mixture and top with more batter. Swirl lightly with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Make the cream cheese glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until desired consistency is reached; drizzle over muffins.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don't overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy. Experiment by adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.