Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins – Soft, Sweet & Perfect for Thanksgiving Mornings

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins are everything you love about a classic cinnamon roll buttery streusel, warm fall spices, and a drizzle of sweet maple glaze all baked into a soft, tender pumpkin muffin. With a cinnamon swirl inside and a golden crumble on top, every bite is cozy and full of flavor.

Ready in under an hour, they’re perfect for Thanksgiving Baking Recipes, Sunday brunches, or a cozy fall treat. They make your kitchen smell heavenly and taste even better!

Prep Time: 25 min | Cook Time: 22 min | Total Time: 46 min | Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Cinnamon Streusel

• ¾ cup (98g) all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup (68g) brown sugar
• ⅓ cup (68g) granulated sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup (57g) melted unsalted butter

Cinnamon Swirl

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Pumpkin Muffin Batter

• ¾ cup (96g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (64g) cake flour (or sub all-purpose)
• 1 cup (210g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ⅔ cup (120g) vegetable or canola oil
• 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree

Maple Glaze (optional)

• 1 cup (112g) powdered sugar
• 2 tsp milk
• 1 tsp maple flavoring

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.Make the streusel:
Combine flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.

2.Prepare the cinnamon swirl:
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.

3.Make the muffin batter:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners or grease lightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
Add eggs, oil, and pumpkin puree. Gently whisk until smooth and no streaks of flour remain.

4.Assemble the muffins:
Scoop half the batter into each muffin cup. Sprinkle ½ tsp cinnamon-sugar mixture on each. Add another scoop of batter to fill ¾ full. Top with streusel and press lightly so it sticks.

5.Bake:
Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for another 15–17 minutes (20–22 total). Cool for 10–15 minutes.

6.Add the maple glaze:
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and maple flavoring. Drizzle over cooled muffins and enjoy warm!

Pro Tip: Don’t skip the temperature change it gives the muffins that perfect tall, bakery-style dome.

Pro Tips

• Tender texture: Cake flour adds softness; if unavailable, use only all-purpose flour.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 2–3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
• For extra indulgence: Add a drizzle of caramel or a sprinkle of pecans.
• Make it mini: Bake in mini muffin tins for 10–12 minutes perfect Thanksgiving Treats for kids!

Nutrition Info (Per Muffin)

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimates and can vary based on ingredients and brands.

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Conclusion – Soft, Sweet & Perfectly Spiced

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins are everything cozy fall baking should be sweet, fluffy, and layered with cinnamon goodness. With that buttery streusel and maple glaze, they’re the kind of Thanksgiving Dessert Recipe that feels indulgent yet totally homemade. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert all season long!

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