Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Best Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. These moist and spiced pumpkin muffins are topped with a buttery streusel and an optional sweet glaze for the perfect treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fill muffin cups: Evenly divide batter among muffin cups.
- Add streusel topping: Mix streusel ingredients and sprinkle over muffin batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with optional glaze if desired.
Notes
- These muffins stay moist for days, perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or gatherings.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
