Description
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are a fall-inspired pastry made with a moist pumpkin batter that’s spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of cloves. The muffins are topped with a buttery brown sugar streusel crumble that adds a delightful crunch. For those looking for an extra indulgent treat, a glaze made of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla can be drizzled over the muffins once they’re cooled.
Ingredients
🥣 For the Muffins:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves (optional, for extra warmth)
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk or buttermilk
🍂 For the Streusel Topping:
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup cold butter, cubed
🍶 Optional Glaze (for extra indulgence):
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven:
Heat to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.Make the streusel:
In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Cut in cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
Chill while preparing the muffin batter.Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.Mix wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.Combine:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
(Don’t overmix — a few lumps are okay.)Fill muffin cups:
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups (about ¾ full).
Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel topping over each.Bake:
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Cool and glaze (optional):
Let muffins cool slightly. Drizzle with the vanilla glaze if desired.
Notes
These pumpkin streusel muffins are soft, spiced, and topped with a delightful crunchy crumble — perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a cozy autumn treat. Serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea for an extra comforting experience.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
Keywords: Pumpkin Muffins, Streusel Muffins, Fall Muffins, Pumpkin Spice Muffins