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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins. Combining the rich taste of pumpkin and the warmth of cinnamon, this recipe results in fluffy muffins topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack, these muffins are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. With their enticing aroma and delectable flavor, they embody everything we love about autumn baking.

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)
  • 23 Tbsp milk (for cream cheese glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter (or oil), granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; spoon it into each cup before adding more batter on top and swirling with a toothpick.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to desired consistency; drizzle over cooled muffins.

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