There’s nothing quite like that first bite of a warm pumpkin muffin swirled with cinnamon on a cool fall morning. These pumpkin cinnamon roll muffins bring that comforting, bakery-fresh feeling straight into your kitchen. No yeast, no hassle just soft, tender muffins filled with sweet spice and topped with a creamy glaze. They’re simple to make and impossible to resist.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with These Muffins

These muffins are the perfect cross between a soft pumpkin cupcake and a gooey cinnamon roll. They bake up fluffy, golden, and full of warm spice. You don’t need a mixer or any special equipment just a bowl, a whisk, and a craving for something sweet and cozy.

And if you’re as obsessed with autumn baking as we are, you’ll love pairing these with a batch of our soft pumpkin snickerdoodles for the ultimate fall snack plate.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Muffin Batter

1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl

¼ cup melted butter
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze

¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Étape-by-Étape Instructions

Étape 1 – Prep the oven and muffin tin

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the wells.

Étape 2 – Mix the wet ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, melted butter, both sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

Étape 3 – Combine the dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Étape 4 – Fold the mixtures together

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix—it’ll keep the muffins soft and tender.

Étape 5 – Make the cinnamon swirl

In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until thick and smooth.

Étape 6 – Assemble the muffins

Spoon a bit of muffin batter into each muffin liner, filling halfway. Add a spoonful of cinnamon swirl, then top with more batter.

Étape 7 – Swirl the centers

Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter. Just a few figure-eights will do.

Étape 8 – Bake

Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are set.

Étape 9 – Cool the muffins

Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Étape 10 – Make and drizzle the glaze

Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the muffins while they’re still a little warm.

Fun Variations to Try

Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl for extra texture
Try a maple glaze by swapping in maple syrup for the milk
Use half whole wheat flour for a more hearty, earthy flavor
Bake the batter in mini muffin tins for a poppable treat
Turn it into a loaf cake and slice like swirled pumpkin bread

These ideas pair beautifully with other pumpkin treats, like our gluten-free pumpkin cream cheese muffins that are just as rich and satisfying.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store your pumpkin cinnamon roll muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days
To freeze, skip the glaze and wrap muffins tightly. Glaze them after thawing for best texture
Reheat in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds or in the oven at 325°F until warmed through

If you’re meal prepping or planning brunch ahead, you can even pair them with these healthy chocolate zucchini muffins for a mix of indulgent and wholesome.

Recipe Tips for Muffin Magic

Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
Fold gently to avoid dense muffins
Swirl with a light hand too much blending flattens the swirl
Drizzle glaze while muffins are slightly warm so it melts beautifully

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

These pumpkin cinnamon roll muffins are the kind of recipe you’ll want to bake on repeat. They’re simple, deeply spiced, and perfect for breakfast or snacking. Every bite has that warm swirl of cinnamon, tender pumpkin crumb, and a little sweet drizzle to bring it all together.
Keep this one close your fall mornings just got a whole lot cozier.

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