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Pumpkin Spice Streusel Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Streusel Muffins
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Pumpkin Spice Streusel Muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with classic autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Featuring pumpkin puree for moisture and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping for texture, these muffins bring cozy fall flavors perfect for brunch, snacks, or holiday gatherings. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, they offer a delightful balance of sweet, spice, and crumbly crispness in every bite.

Ingredients

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Main Muffin Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter (room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup milk or buttermilk

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Streusel Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional chopped nuts in a bowl. Mix in cold butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly. Place in the fridge to chill while preparing the batter.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and warm spices.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and milk (or buttermilk) until smooth and well combined, creating a luscious batter base.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and light.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups and Add Streusel: Spoon batter evenly into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Generously sprinkle the chilled streusel topping over each muffin.
  6. Bake Until Golden and Crumbly: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the streusel topping is crispy and golden brown.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and improved texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter; gentle folding keeps muffins light and fluffy.
  • Chill the streusel topping before baking to ensure it crisps up perfectly.
  • Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full to prevent overflow while baking.
  • Check muffins for doneness a few minutes before the end of baking time to avoid dryness.

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Keywords: pumpkin spice, streusel muffins, fall recipe, autumn muffins, pumpkin muffins, cinnamon crumb topping, seasonal baking, gluten-free option

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