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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins. Each muffin is a soft and fluffy treat, combining the rich essence of pumpkin and aromatic cinnamon, all topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these muffins are quick to prepare and sure to impress friends and family.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup melted butter (for cinnamon swirl)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 23 Tbsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter (or oil), sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. For the cinnamon swirl mixture, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; add a spoonful of cinnamon mixture on top and cover with more batter. Lightly swirl with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled muffins.

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