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Close-up of pumpkin cinnamon roll muffins with creamy glaze, perfect fall treat
Callie Brooks

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffin

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate fall treat — soft, fluffy pumpkin muffins swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. They bring together all the warm, cozy flavors of autumn in an easy-to-make, bakery-style muffin.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, divided
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract, divided
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted (for swirl)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Equipment

  • 2 mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • toothpick for swirling
  • muffin pan
  • muffin liners
  • wire rack
  • spoon or ice cream scoop for portioning

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the swirl mixture.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ½ cup brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, pumpkin puree, milk, oil, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Line a muffin pan and fill each liner about ⅔ full. Spoon a little swirl mixture on top and marble with a toothpick.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let muffins cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
  8. Mix powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp milk, and ½ tsp vanilla extract to create glaze. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 3100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For added crunch, stir chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter. Top with cream cheese frosting or a drizzle of caramel for a bakery-worthy upgrade. Make minis for party trays or freeze without glaze for a make-ahead option.

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