Description
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins are a delightful combination of pumpkin spice and cinnamon roll flavors, perfect for fall or any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar (for cinnamon filling)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for cinnamon filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter, add a spoonful of the cinnamon filling, then top with more batter until the cups are about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a cream cheese frosting, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Muffins, Cinnamon Roll Muffins, Fall Recipes, Pumpkin Spice