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Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
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These Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are a cozy autumn treat bursting with warm spices and topped with a crunchy buttery streusel. Perfectly moist with pumpkin puree and balanced sweetness, they make an ideal snack for breakfast, dessert, or any time you crave the flavors of fall.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • ¼ cup melted butter (or dairy-free butter/coconut oil for dairy-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned oats (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces (or dairy-free substitute)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the streusel topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, oats (if using), and cold butter pieces. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and creamy.
  4. Incorporate wet and dry mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender; some lumps are fine.
  5. Fill muffin tins and add streusel: Spoon the batter evenly into a greased or lined muffin tin. Generously top each muffin with the prepared streusel to add that crunchy, sweet topping.
  6. Bake to perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool briefly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to help the batter blend smoothly and promote better rising.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense muffins; gentle folding is key.
  • Keep butter cold for the streusel topping to achieve a flaky, crumbly texture.
  • Use freshly ground spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for optimal flavor.
  • Start checking muffins for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time to avoid drying out.

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Keywords: pumpkin, cinnamon, streusel, muffins, autumn, fall baking, comfort food, breakfast, snack

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