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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins: Your Cozy Fall Morning Delight

Enjoy the delightful aroma of Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a cozy blend of pumpkin spice and cinnamon swirls, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Use plain puree, not pie filling.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Vegetable oil can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg For vegan option, use a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend for GF option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter For swirl.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar works.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Plant milk works for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
  2. Mix together canned pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth for the swirl.
  6. Spoon half of the muffin batter into liners, add cinnamon swirl, then top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Prepare optional glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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