Description
These Mini Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins are a delicious fall treat made with pure pumpkin, whole wheat flour, and a perfect balance of warm spices. With no electric mixer required, they are quick, easy, and baked—not fried—making them a healthier alternative to donuts. Coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, they’re the ideal bite-sized fall snack!
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
1 3/4 cups (220g) whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour, or a mix of both*)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (170g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup (120ml) milk (any kind)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar together.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and milk, whisking to combine until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as the batter will be thick.
Fill the Muffin Pan:
Using a small spoon, fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
Bake the Muffins:
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or when lightly poked, the muffin bounces back.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Lightly dunk each warm muffin in the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat generously.
Cool and Serve:
Place the coated muffins upright on a cooling rack to allow them to cool.
Repeat with the remaining muffins.
Notes
Storage: These muffins taste best when eaten the same day. However, store any leftovers at room temperature for up to 1 day, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Coating Tip: To avoid the cinnamon-sugar coating becoming soggy, loosely cover the muffins to allow for some airflow.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American