Description
These Best Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel. Perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, they offer a delightful fall treat that’s easy to prepare and bake. The combination of tender pumpkin muffins with a crunchy streusel topping makes them an irresistible breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
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Streusel Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Muffin Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Muffin Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin papers to prevent sticking and make cleaning easier.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand. Set this mixture aside to be added on top of the muffins later.
- Prepare the Muffin Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and pumpkin puree until smooth and combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently and just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the muffins tough.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Streusel: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about ¾ full. Generously sprinkle the prepared streusel topping over each muffin, ensuring a crunchy, sweet crust after baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean without any wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes to set. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and light.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor and texture.
- You can store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for longer storage.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with a non-dairy yogurt alternative.
- Adding chopped nuts to the streusel topping can add a nice crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
