Cinnamon Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Cinnamon Pumpkin Muffins are a simple and delicious way to enjoy the season’s best flavors. Made with just 6 ingredients, they are soft, sweet, and perfect for cool mornings!
Servings: 16 muffins
Calories: 66kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cans cinnamon rolls We like Pillsbury brand
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree* OR pumpkin butter
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line muffin pans with 16 muffin liners, and set them aside.
- Open the tubes of cinnamon rolls and carefully unroll each individual roll. Gently spread the roll out and pat it flat to about 1" in diameter. Spread with pumpkin butter or pumpkin purée. Roll up and place in the liners.
- Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 14–16 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown in color. Remove and allow to cool while preparing the frosting.
To Make the Frosting
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Beat with a hand mixer for about 1 minute. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat for an additional minute. If you want the frosting to be thinner, add a splash of milk and beat for 15 seconds more. Spread on top of the warm muffins, and serve immediately.
Notes
*I used regular-size cinnamon rolls, but you can use Grands—just bake them a few minutes longer.
-I used pumpkin butter because that's what I had on hand; it already has spices blended in. If using pumpkin purée, add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and whisk to combine.
STORE leftover Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, FREEZE baked muffins (frosted or unfrosted) for up to 3 months.
If unfrosted, REHEAT them in the oven until warmed through, then frost. If frosted, wrap them tightly before freezing and reheat individual servings in the microwave. Avoid reheating frosted muffins in the oven uncovered, as the frosting may burn.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1681IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.2mg
