Description
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate fall treat, combining the comforting flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon in a fluffy muffin topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. With their warm cinnamon swirl and moist texture, they capture the essence of autumn in every bite. Easy to make, these muffins will surely impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or reheated later, they offer a cozy experience that you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup melted butter (for cinnamon swirl)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for cream cheese glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for cream cheese glaze)
- 2–3 Tbsp milk (for cream cheese glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter (or oil), sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter; add a spoonful of cinnamon swirl mixture on top before adding more batter to fill three-quarters full.
- Lightly swirl with a toothpick and bake for about 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled slightly, drizzle the muffins with cream cheese glaze made by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg