Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

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Soft, Spiced, and Topped with Cinnamon Crumble

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These Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are everything we love about fall—fluffy, warmly spiced, and finished with a buttery cinnamon streusel and sweet glaze. They’re the kind of treat that makes your kitchen smell like autumn and your mornings feel a little more magical.

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Whether you’re baking Pumpkin Rolls, Pumpkin Pie Bites, or classic Pumpkin Muffins, this streusel-topped version deserves a spot in your seasonal rotation. It’s a must-have for any fall baker.

📝 Ingredients

Muffin Batter
All-purpose flour 1¾ cups
Baking soda 1 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons
Pumpkin spice 1 teaspoon
Salt ½ teaspoon
Vegetable oil ½ cup
Granulated sugar ½ cup
Brown sugar ½ cup
Pumpkin puree 1½ cups
Eggs 2 large
Milk ¼ cup
Streusel Topping
All-purpose flour ¾ cup
Granulated sugar ¼ cup
Brown sugar ¼ cup
Pumpkin spice 1 teaspoon
Butter (melted) 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon Glaze
Powdered sugar 1½ cups
Ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon
Milk 2 tablespoons

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until smooth.
  4. Combine & Fill
    Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling nearly to the top.
  5. Make Streusel Topping
    In a small bowl, mix flour, sugars, pumpkin spice, and melted butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle generously over each muffin.
  6. Bake
    Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 15–17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Make the Glaze
    In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth.
  8. Cool & Drizzle
    Let muffins cool slightly, then drizzle with cinnamon glaze.

🍁 Notes & Tips

  • Be sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze (with or without glaze) for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag.

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