Description
If you’re craving a cozy treat that warms your heart and fills your kitchen with delightful aromas, look no further than these Mini Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins. With their perfectly spiced and sweet flavor, they are an ideal way to embrace the autumn season or indulge any time of year. These muffins are quick to make, family-friendly, and versatile enough to pair beautifully with coffee or tea. Whether for breakfast, a snack, or a special gathering, these mini muffins will quickly become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare your mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and milk; mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently combine until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before dipping in melted butter and coating in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg