Description
These Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Muffins are a delightful combination of pumpkin spice and sweet cinnamon flavors, topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for fall mornings or as a special treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Muffins:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease the muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cinnamon swirl, then top with more batter.
- Swirl Mixture: Use a toothpick to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Glaze: Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for the glaze.
- Cool and Glaze: Cool muffins in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and drizzle with cream cheese glaze.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the muffin batter for extra texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smooth glaze.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Muffins, Cinnamon Swirl Muffins, Cream Cheese Glaze
