Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Cozy muffins combining the flavors of cinnamon rolls and pumpkin, topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While muffins are baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze by mixing the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
- Once muffins are cool, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg