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Moist pumpkin cinnamon roll muffins topped with vanilla glaze on a rustic baking tray.

The BEST Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and moist Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and finished with an optional vanilla glaze. Perfect for cozy fall mornings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • Cinnamon Swirl: ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Optional Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tbsp milk, ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix well.
  4. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, mix swirl ingredients: brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
  6. Spoon half the batter into muffin cups, add a teaspoon of cinnamon swirl, then top with remaining batter. Swirl lightly.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5–10 minutes.
  8. Optional: Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm muffins.

Notes

  • Add ¼ cup applesauce for extra moistness.
  • Use nuts like pecans or walnuts for a crunch.
  • Freeze unglazed muffins up to 2 months.
  • To make vegan: use flax eggs and non-dairy milk.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: pumpkin muffins, cinnamon roll muffins, fall breakfast, pumpkin spice, cozy baking