Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Swirl: 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- For the Glaze: 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or line it with paper liners. This ensures your muffins come out easily after baking.
- Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined; do not overmix or the muffins will be tough.
- Step 4: Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl. In a small bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon until it forms a thick, grainy paste. This will be the “cinnamon roll” heart of your muffins.
- Step 5: Layer and Swirl. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the pumpkin batter. Drop a teaspoon of the cinnamon mixture into the center. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter. Use a toothpick or a small knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Step 6: Bake the Muffins. Place the tin in the center of the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Step 7: Glaze and Serve. While the muffins cool, whisk the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Once the muffins have cooled for at least 10 minutes, drizzle the glaze generously over the tops.