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Irresistible Pumpkin Streusel Muffins for Cozy Fall Mornings

Delicious Irresistible Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are perfect for fall mornings with warm flavors and a crunchy topping.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, Cozy, Fall, Muffins, Pumpkin, Streusel
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin Pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients

For the Muffin Batter

  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin, not pie filling.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Cold) Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar Sweetens the muffin.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar recommended.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the pumpkin taste.
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk (Room Temperature) Contributes to moisture.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Key for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Introduces warm spices.

For the Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Cold) Use cold for a crumbly texture.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds rich sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Base for the streusel.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the streusel.

Instructions

Preparation

  • In a mixing bowl, combine cold butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt for the streusel topping. Mix until crumbly, resembling coarse sand. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with 20 liners.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in pumpkin puree and buttermilk until smooth.
  • Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide the batter among muffin wells, filling each 2/3 full, then sprinkle streusel topping generously. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg