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Moist and fluffy pumpkin spice muffins topped with a crumbly streusel and creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for a cozy fall treat or anytime pumpkin craving.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • For the Pumpkin Muffins: 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted), 1 cup pumpkin puree (pure pumpkin, not pie filling), 1 cup light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Streusel Topping: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (softened), 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (any kind)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease. For no liners, use a silicone muffin pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and light brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and Greek yogurt; mix until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Let batter rest while preparing streusel topping.
  7. For streusel, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix with a fork until crumbly.
  8. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Evenly sprinkle streusel topping over each muffin.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon milk; mix until silky. Adjust consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as desired.
  12. Once muffins are completely cooled, pipe or spread cream cheese frosting generously on top of each muffin.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; mix just until ingredients are combined., Using a large cookie scoop helps in getting uniform muffin sizes and a nice dome top., Allow muffins to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of frosting., Optional add-ins for batter: up to ½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, raisins, or mini chocolate chips., After frosting, sprinkle with extra pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, chopped nuts, or pumpkin seeds to enhance fall flavor.

  • Author: mapps6841@gmail.com
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin with frosting
  • Calories: Approx. 350 calories per serving
  • Fat: 15 grams per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 45 grams per serving
  • Protein: 5 grams per serving