Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Streusel Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. These muffins boast a soft, moist texture infused with warm pumpkin spice and are topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel that adds an irresistible contrast. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a cozy dessert, these muffins are sure to become a beloved staple in your baking repertoire. With their easy preparation and customizable options, including adding nuts or chocolate chips, you can make these muffins uniquely yours. Bake up a batch today and savor the seasonal flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pure pumpkin (pumpkin puree)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons cream (or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with papers.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping. Add melted butter until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the muffin batter.
- In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and pumpkin until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cavity two-thirds full with batter; top with streusel.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack and drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar and cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg