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Golden pumpkin cinnamon roll muffins with white glaze drizzled on top, displayed on a wooden board with fall decorations
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with warm fall flavors. They combine the sweetness of cinnamon rolls with the cozy taste of pumpkin, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/4 cup milk warm
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, warm milk, sugar, melted butter, and egg. Add the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter on top, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 pieces. Place each piece into a greased muffin tin.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm muffins before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice to the filling. These muffins taste best warm with glaze drizzled right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 285
 Total Fat: 8.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 28mg
 Sodium: 195mg
 Total Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Total Sugars: 24g
  • Added Sugars: 22g
Protein: 5.2g
 Vitamin A: 95% DV
 Vitamin C: 2% DV