Description
Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins are the ultimate fall treat you didn’t know you needed. With a soft, moist interior and a sparkling cinnamon-sugar topping, these muffins deliver cozy, spiced goodness in every bite. Perfect as a quick breakfast, an easy snack, or a sweet addition to your favorite breakfast ideas, this easy recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and bursts with warm pumpkin flavor. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack options or comforting food ideas for chilly mornings, these muffins are your go-to.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full.
6. Mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the tops of each muffin.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Serve warm or allow to cool completely for storing.
10. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer freshness.
Notes
Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a fluffy texture.
Add the cinnamon sugar topping before and after baking for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon sugar muffins, pumpkin muffins, quick breakfast, easy snack, fall recipes