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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Warm and Cozy Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins to Brighten Your Day

Delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins, fluffy and spiced, perfect for a cozy autumn breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Use plain pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
  • ½ cup Melted Butter Can be substituted with vegetable oil.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 unit Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour For a gluten-free option, use a suitable flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • ¼ cup Melted Butter Adds richness to the swirl.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Introduces caramel-like sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Deepens flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the glaze.
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired glaze consistency.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Fold until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl. Set aside.
  5. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full with batter. Add cinnamon swirl mixture and gently swirl.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for glaze. Adjust consistency as needed.
  8. Cool muffins for 5 minutes, transfer to a wire rack, and drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and ensure proper measuring of ingredients.

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