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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Cozy Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins You'll Crave All Fall

Enjoy these Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a cozy fall treat filled with warm spices and topped with cream cheese glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Use plain pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
  • ½ cup melted butter Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Can replace with a flax egg for a vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
  • cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with 1:1 gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Adjust as needed for taste.
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk Add more for a thinner consistency.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the swirl until paste-like.
  6. Fill each muffin liner halfway with pumpkin batter, then add a spoonful of cinnamon swirl mixture on top and cover with more batter, swirling gently with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese glaze by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until your desired consistency is reached.
  10. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled muffins before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed fresh and can be kept unfrosted in an airtight container for up to 2 days. They freeze well without glaze for up to 3 months.

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