Description
These Pumpkin Muffins with Brown Sugar Crumble and Cinnamon Icing are the ultimate fall breakfast treat—soft, moist, and warmly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. A buttery, crunchy brown sugar crumble tops each muffin, finished with a pretty drizzle of sweet cinnamon icing. Perfect for cozy mornings, holiday brunches, or as a make-ahead snack that freezes beautifully.
Ingredients
For the Crumb Topping:
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3 tbsp granulated sugar
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⅓ cup packed brown sugar
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¾ tsp ground cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Muffins:
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup canola or vegetable oil
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1¼ cups canned pumpkin purée
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup apple juice or milk
For the Cinnamon Icing:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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Dash ground cinnamon
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2+ tsp milk
Instructions
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Make crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and flour. Stir in melted butter with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.
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Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, pumpkin purée, vanilla, and milk or juice until smooth.
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Combine batter: Gently fold wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
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Fill and top: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about ¾ full). Sprinkle crumb topping over each muffin.
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Bake: 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Add icing: Whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.
Notes
For the best texture, measure flour using the spoon-and-level method.
Pumpkin pie spice provides instant fall flavor; make your own blend if needed.
Muffins freeze well—wrap individually and thaw as needed.
Let muffins cool fully before icing to avoid melting the drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American