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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins That Fill Your Kitchen with Joy

Delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins that embody the essence of autumn, with warm spices and a cozy charm.
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
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree use plain pumpkin puree, not pie filling
  • ½ cup melted butter can substitute with vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg or replace with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • cups all-purpose flour a gluten-free blend works well too
For the Leavening and Spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon adjust to taste
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar can use white sugar if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Creamy Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • to desired consistency milk can use non-dairy milk for vegan option

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with muffin liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree, ½ cup of melted butter, ¾ cup of granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture by combining 2 tablespoons of melted butter, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Stir well.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup halfway, adding a dollop of the cinnamon swirl in the center, then cover with more batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk to desired consistency and drizzle over the cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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