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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins That Warm Your Fall Mornings

Enjoy these Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a deliciously cozy recipe perfect for fall mornings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Avoid pumpkin pie filling
  • ½ cup melted butter Or substitute with vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 large egg Can use flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups all-purpose flour Can swap with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar Use white sugar for a lighter flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Adjust for thickness
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoon milk Adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, leaving some lumps.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Spoon the muffin batter into the liners and add the cinnamon swirl mixture, swirling it through the batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk for the glaze.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the muffins and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

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