Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup brown sugar (for cinnamon filling)
– 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon filling)
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon filling)
– Optional: Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
Creating Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins is a breeze if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
6. Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon a tablespoon of the batter into each muffin cup. Then add a teaspoon of the cinnamon filling on top. Cover with more batter until the cups are about ¾ full.
7. Swirl: Use a toothpick or a knife to gently swirl the filling into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Frost (Optional): If desired, drizzle cream cheese frosting over the cooled muffins for an extra indulgent touch.
With these steps, you’ll be able to create a batch of delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins that will fill your home with delightful aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 muffins
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 3g