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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins with cinnamon swirl and glaze on a cooling rack.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Summary These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins are fluffy, moist, and packed with cozy fall flavors. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, each muffin has a warm cinnamon swirl and a light vanilla glaze for a bakery-style finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • For the Muffins:
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl:
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Muffin tin (12-cup)
  • Paper liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Small bowl (for cinnamon swirl)
  • Spoon or piping bag (for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl.
  7. Fill each muffin liner halfway with batter, add a small spoon of the cinnamon swirl, then cover with more batter. Use a toothpick to swirl lightly.
  8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes on a rack.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze. Drizzle over the muffins before serving.

Notes

Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
You can replace the vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a richer taste.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.