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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe

Delight in Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a quick, soft, and tender fall treat topped with a creamy glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Use plain pumpkin puree, not sweetened pie filling.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Essential for pumpkin spice flavor.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired glaze consistency.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin Pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the swirl. Set aside.
  4. Line muffin pan with liners, fill half with muffin batter, drizzle cinnamon swirl mixture, then top with remaining batter. Swirl with a knife.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake muffins for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden brown.
  6. While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk for the glaze. Adjust milk for consistency.
  7. Once cooled, remove muffins from pan and drizzle glaze over muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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