Description
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are moist, warmly spiced muffins topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping. Full of cozy fall flavors, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the muffins:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over the muffins and gently press down so it sticks.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling, for best flavor and texture.Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.To prevent dense muffins, avoid overmixing and measure flour properly.For a glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk or maple syrup and drizzle over cooled muffins.Freeze muffins after cooling completely; thaw at room temp or microwave before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
