Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins (Ready-to-Print Version)

Moist pumpkin muffins with cinnamon swirls topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze, perfect for fall.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Batter

01 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
02 - ½ cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil
03 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Cinnamon Swirl

11 - ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
12 - ¼ cup packed brown sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Cream Cheese Glaze

14 - ½ cup powdered sugar
15 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350 °F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with nonstick spray.
02 - Whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
05 - In a small bowl, stir melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly mixed.
06 - Spoon batter halfway into each muffin cup, add a spoonful of the cinnamon swirl on top, then cover with remaining batter. Use a toothpick to lightly swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and muffin tops are golden brown.
08 - While muffins bake, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth, adjusting milk quantity for desired consistency.
09 - After muffins have cooled slightly, drizzle the cream cheese glaze evenly over the tops.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze unfrosted for longer storage; reheat before glazing.