Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Fluffy pumpkin muffins coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, baked with cozy fall spices for the perfect autumn treat. These easy muffins are soft, flavorful, and delicious for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar for the topping.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Sprinkle each muffin generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Try mini muffins for a bite-sized treat—reduce bake time to 12 minutes.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be frozen for up to 2 months.