Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

When my Pumpkin Bread was such a hit with the family, I thought, is there anything else I can make that would go over well? Everyone loved how delicious it was and the amazing pumpkin flavor.

Once the cooler weather hits, we start making all the pumpkin desserts. We also start with this muffin recipe because of the cinnamon streusel topping. Another family favorite is Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

My family was sold on this great recipe! These muffins were just the right amount of soft and fluffy, sweet and tasty. These are perfect for a crisp fall morning (or anytime really).

I whipped these up on a “school morning” so if I can do it, you can, too! Try making the best ever pumpkin muffins into mini muffins for a quick, portable treat.

The ingredients are easy and you probably have most of them in your pantry. You’ll have delicious muffins to enjoy, hot out of the oven.

Ingredients

• Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon – I have even added in Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Pumpkin Puree – Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Additions and Variations Ideas

This is the perfect Pumpkin Muffin Recipe if you like simple, yet tasty muffins. It is also a great “base recipe” for adding little extras.

Some of our favorite things to add are raisins, chopped nuts such as pecans or chopped apples. We have even added a glaze to the top for delicious flavor.

How to Make Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

• Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 F. Place paper muffin cups inside a muffin tin. Spray muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2 – To make the streusel topping – combine butter and white and brown sugars with an electric mixer in a medium bowl. Slowly stir in flour and cinnamon until topping resembles small crumbs. Set this mixture aside.

Step 3 – For the muffin batter, mix all of the dry ingredients together well.

Step 4 – Mix Wet Ingredients until blended together. The slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Step 5 – Fill the muffin cups approximately ¾ full. Then sprinkle with 2-3 teaspoons of streusel topping on top of every muffin.

• Step 6 – Bake at 350 degrees  for 15-17 minutes or until knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Recipe Tips

• Scooping Batter – Instead of just spooning enough batter into each muffin cup, I love to use a large baking scoop. It makes spooning the batter in the muffin tins so quick and easy and  it delivers the perfect amount of batter every time. No more guessing whether they’re full enough or not!
• Baking Muffins – Cooking time will vary when baking muffins. I like to use a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins to ensure that muffins are baked. If the toothpick comes out clean, then the muffins are baked.
• Prepare Muffin Cups – We recommend spray the muffin cups with cooking spray to help to easily serve the muffins.
• Combining Ingredients – Stir by hand until everything is combined. Do not over mix because it could result in spongy muffins.

Serving Suggestions

These pumpkin muffins are perfect to serve for breakfast or brunch. Serve with Best Iced Coffee Recipe or hot coffee and a Fruit Salad Recipe.

We have even added Air Fryer Bacon, Vegetarian Breakfast Casseroles and Fruit and Yogurt Parfait for a complete meal idea.