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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and infused with warm spices, making them a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy snack. Topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze that adds an irresistible finish, they are sure to impress everyone at your next gathering. Enjoy the unique combination of pumpkin and cinnamon that captures the essence of autumn, inviting all to savor each delicious bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup melted butter (for cinnamon swirl)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for cream cheese glaze)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for cream cheese glaze)
  • 2–3 Tbsp milk (for cream cheese glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; add a spoonful of cinnamon swirl on top before adding more batter to fill two-thirds full. Lightly swirl with a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool slightly before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.

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