Are you bored of the same old pumpkin recipes? Do you crave something flavorful, scrumptious, and oh-so-delicious to add some zest to your life this fall season? Look no further than these Cinnamon Mini Pumpkin Muffins!
You’ll love how easy they are to whip up – all you need is about 30 minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients.
How much pumpkin puree is required for the recipe?
You only need ¾ cup of pumpkin puree. It gives the mini pumpkin muffins the right amount of flavor too!
Which spices are used in the recipe?
You need a combination of allspice, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice for these cinnamon pumpkin muffins. You can swap the spices for nutmeg, ginger or even apple pie spice if desired.
What type of sugar is used in the recipe?
You’ll need granulated white sugar for the toppings and coconut sugar for the muffins themselves. You can also use coconut sugar for the topping to make them a little healthier.
How long should the muffins bake for?
Thankfully, muffins bake pretty quickly and only need about 20–22 minutes to cook all the way. Be sure to test them with a toothpick to ensure that they are done.
Ingredients:
For the topping:
- Sugar
- Melted butter
- Cinnamon
For the muffins:
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Gluten-free flour
- Allspice
- Cinnamon
- Butter softened
- Baking powder
- Water
- Coconut sugar
- Baking soda
- Large egg
- Vanilla
- Salt
- Pumpkin puree
Instructions:
Step 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. Add the flour, allspice, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a mixing bowl, and stir to combine.
Step 3. In a separate bowl, blend together the butter and sugar until creamy.
Step 4. Beat the vanilla, egg, and pumpkin into the butter mixture until smooth.
Step 5. Mix the dry ingredients into the batter.
Step 6. Place the batter by the tablespoon into the sections of a well-greased mini muffin tin.
Step 7. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until cooked through.
Step 8. Add the melted butter for the topping into a shallow bowl.
Step 9. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a separate bowl.
Step 10. Dip each muffin into the butter, and then roll in the sugar mixture before serving.
Cinnamon Spice Pumpkin Mini Muffins
Ingredients
For the topping:
- 6 Tbsp. Sugar
- 3 Tbsp. Melted butter
- ¾ tsp. Cinnamon
For the muffins:
- 1 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ C. Gluten free flour
- ¼ tsp. Allspice
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp. Butter softened
- ¾ tsp. Baking powder
- ½ C. Water
- ½ C. Coconut sugar
- ¾ tsp. Baking soda
- 1 Large egg
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ¾ C. Pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the flour, allspice, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a mixing bowl, and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, blend together the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Beat the vanilla, egg and pumpkin into the butter mixture until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the batter.
- Place the batter by the tablespoon into the sections of a well greased mini muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Add the melted butter for the topping into a shallow bowl.
- Mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a separate bowl.
- Dip each muffin into the butter, and then roll in the sugar mixture before serving.
PIN FOR LATER 🙂
What type of pan should be used to bake the muffins?
You’ll need a mini muffin tin for these bite-sized muffins. You could also convert the recipe to full-sized muffins, but they will take a little longer to bake.
How many muffins does the recipe yield?
24 mini muffins
What is the ideal temperature for baking the muffins?
These mini pumpkin muffins should be baked at 350 degrees.
What is the best way to store the muffins after baking?
Store the cooled muffins at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze the mini muffins for up to 4 months. Just keep them in an airtight container.
How long do the muffins stay fresh for?
They will last for about 3-4 days, possibly a little longer. Give them a quick taste test to ensure they are fresh if it’s past the 3-4 days.
What can be served with the Cinnamon Spice Pumpkin Mini Muffins?
Serve with a drizzle of caramel, whipped topping, and an extra dash of cinnamon. Or eat them alone.
They are fantastic if you are hosting an event for the holidays or brunch. Serve with some of your other favorite breakfast and brunch recipes.
Can the recipe be doubled if more muffins are needed?
Yes, absolutely! You’ll need to use multiple pans or work in batches, though. It’s fine to refrigerate the rest of the batter while you are baking the first batch of muffins.
Are there any variations of the recipe?
- Sprinkle some chocolate chips into the batter for some added flavor. We prefer semi-sweet, but you could use white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate.
- Add in some pecans, and walnuts, crushed almonds or pistachios for a crunch.
- Play around with the spices and sprinkle in some nutmeg or ginger for even more fall spice flavors.
Can the recipe be made gluten-free?
Due to the gluten-free flour, this is an entirely gluten-free recipe. So, if you eat a gluten-free diet, you are in luck with this mini pumpkin muffin recipe!
Can the recipe be made vegan?
Yes, simply swap the butter for vegan butter and the egg for a flaxseed egg. Then you’ll have some tasty vegan cinnamon pumpkin muffins!
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