The Yummiest Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze Recipe
I love to bake, an especially in fall when the weather is cooler. As these pumpkin muffins bake they fill the home with scents of brown sugar, cinnamon and pumpkin, essence of Fall. These crowd-pleasing muffins are so delicious and are visually beautiful as well. Bake an additional dozen or two, and bring a basket to your neighbor, to the office or have your child bring some to their classmates. You will surely make someone’s day! Recipe is by Celebrating Sweets.
Ingredients
Crumb topping:
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
¾ cup all purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Muffins:
1-¾ cups all purpose flour*
1-½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup canola or vegetable oil
1-¼ cups canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup apple juice or milk
Cinnamon icing:
½ cup powdered sugar
dash of ground cinnamon
2+ teaspoons milk
Instructions
For the crumb topping:
In a medium bowl, combine sugars, cinnamon, salt, and flour. Add the melted butter and stir until combined (I use a fork). Set aside.
For the muffins:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12 cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners.
In a large bowl, combine flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and milk or juice until combined. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
Divide the batter between 12 muffin cups (I use an ice cream scoop). Crumble the topping over the tops of each muffin. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the muffins from the pan and place on the rack to cool completely.
For the icing:
Whisk all ingredients until smooth, increasing the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Adjust the consistency as necessary by adding more powdered sugar (to thicken) or more milk (to thin). Use a small spoon to drizzle icing over the tops of the cooled muffins.
