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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins That Bring Fall to Your Table

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins combine cozy fall flavors and effortless baking, delivering a soft, fluffy treat perfect for any autumn gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gradually stir in milk until the batter is smooth and pourable.
  6. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon swirl.
  7. Spoon muffin batter into each cup halfway and add a teaspoon of cinnamon swirl mixture on top. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
  8. Top each cup with remaining muffin batter, filling them about three-quarters full.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Make the cream cheese glaze by whisking together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over slightly cooled muffins.
  12. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are freezer-friendly. Reheat in the microwave for a delightful warm treat!

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