Deliciously spiced muffins with a pumpkin base, a cinnamon sugar swirl, and topped with a cream cheese glaze, perfect for fall.
Servings 12muffins
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 35 minutesmins
Ingredients
Muffin Base
1cuppumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupbrown sugar, packed
1/2cupvegetable oil
2largeeggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2cupsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonbaking powder
1teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonnutmeg
1/2teaspoonginger
1/2teaspoonsalt
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
1/4cupmelted butter
1/2cupbrown sugar, packed
1tablespooncinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
4ouncescream cheese, softened
1cuppowdered sugar
2tablespoonsmilk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray it with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture into the pumpkin mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl.
Baking
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, followed by a teaspoon of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Add another tablespoon of batter over the cinnamon mixture, then top with another teaspoon of cinnamon sugar.
Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Glazing
While the muffins are baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze by beating the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes, then drizzle the cream cheese glaze over them.
Serving
Serve warm for a delicious fall treat that everyone will love!
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, up to a week in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.