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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins That Will Brighten Your Fall

Delight in these Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins, perfect for fall, with cozy flavors and a simple preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Use plain puree, not sweetened pie filling.
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter Can be swapped with vegetable oil.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a suitable blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Don't skip this step!
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • to taste Milk Add more for a thinner consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Rubber Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin with liners or grease.
  2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, and sugar. Add egg and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. For cinnamon swirl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Spoon muffin batter into prepared tin, add cinnamon mixture on top, and swirl gently.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until muffins spring back when touched, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool muffins for 5 minutes in tin, then transfer to a rack. Prepare glaze and drizzle over muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, whisk wet ingredients well and avoid overmixing the batter. Store muffins in an airtight container for freshness.

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