Description
These Best Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are a delightful treat perfect for fall mornings. Moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel, they are a must-have for any breakfast spread or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Muffins:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Make the streusel: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl, then stir in melted butter to form crumbs.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon batter into muffin cups, top with streusel, and bake for 20–24 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let muffins cool before enjoying.
Notes
- These muffins stay moist for days and taste better the next day.
- Add chopped pecans to the streusel for extra crunch.