Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Pumpkin Streusel Muffins, a delightful treat that fills your home with the cozy aroma of pumpkin spice. These muffins are wonderfully moist, bursting with flavor, and crowned with a crunchy streusel topping that elevates each bite. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet dessert, they offer versatility that suits any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll find these muffins a breeze to whip up. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or save some for later, they’re bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/4 tsp salt (for streusel)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (for muffins)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt (for muffins)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- For the streusel topping, mix cold butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl until crumbly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, blend melted butter with granulated sugar; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently; fold in buttermilk until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and sprinkle streusel topping generously over each.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg