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Cozy Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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Soft, gooey pumpkin muffins with a cinnamon sugar swirl and cream cheese glaze, perfect for cozy fall mornings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (use dairy-free milk if needed)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 oz (55g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula. Be gentle to avoid overmixing.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon to prepare the swirl.
  6. Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling each about halfway. Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar mixture on top, then add another layer of batter. Finish with another sprinkle of the cinnamon sugar swirl.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be lightly golden and firm to the touch.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled muffins. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins fluffy.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for better blending.’, ‘Adjust the glaze consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed.’, ‘Test doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.’, ‘Chill cream cheese slightly if your kitchen is warm to prevent melting.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin muffins, cinnamon roll muffins, fall baking, pumpkin spice, cream cheese glaze, autumn treats

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