Description
These Best Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are moist, tender, and filled with warming spices. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel, they make the perfect fall treat or year-round breakfast option. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these muffins combine the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with a crunchy, sugary topping.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking the muffins.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients to Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the muffins.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold, cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs resembling a crumbly texture.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Topping: Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the batter. Evenly sprinkle the prepared streusel topping over each muffin to create a crunchy, sweet layer.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the muffins are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.
- Use cold butter for the streusel to achieve a crumbly texture that adds a perfect crunch.
- Leftover muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- The spices can be adjusted to taste, adding more cinnamon or nutmeg to intensify the flavor.
- For a healthier twist, you can substitute part of the flour with whole wheat flour, though texture will be denser.
