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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins That Will Brighten Your Morning

Delight in Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a comforting treat perfect for autumn mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup melted butter can substitute with vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat for healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar sift for silkier texture
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the swirl.
  6. Spoon half of the muffin batter into the muffin tin.
  7. Drop cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
  8. Top with remaining muffin batter, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Prepare the cream cheese glaze by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over cooled muffins and allow to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and avoid overmixing to keep muffins fluffy. Check for doneness early and cool before glazing.

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