Description
These pumpkin cinnamon roll muffins combine tender, spiced pumpkin batter with gooey cinnamon swirls and a silky cream cheese glaze, filling your kitchen with autumn aromas from the first bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; avoid overmixing.
- In a small bowl mix light brown sugar, additional ground cinnamon, and melted butter to make the cinnamon swirl.
- Spoon half of the batter into each muffin cup, then add about a teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top of each.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins bake, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the glaze.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and drizzle with the cream cheese glaze.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooled muffins in a sealed bag for up to 1 month; thaw before serving.
- Customize the spice level by adding a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.
- Serve warm for the best tender, gooey cinnamon swirl experience.