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Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
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Moist, tender Pumpkin Streusel Muffins bursting with autumn flavors of pumpkin puree and warm spices, topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar streusel. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these easy-to-make muffins combine a soft pumpkin-infused base with a buttery, crisp crumble for a delightful texture contrast that captures the essence of fall.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk

Streusel Topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Muffin Batter: Whisk together the dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger—in one bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with brown and granulated sugars until well combined. Stir in the vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and milk. Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until moistened to ensure tender muffins.
  2. Make the Streusel Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold diced butter in a small bowl. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to crumble the butter into the dry ingredients until you have a coarse, crumbly texture. This mixture will bake into the irresistible crunchy topping.
  3. Fill Muffin Cups and Add Streusel: Divide the batter evenly among a lined or greased muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin, pressing lightly so some crumbs stick to the batter.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Bake the muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Measure flour properly using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense muffins.
  • Do not overmix the batter; combine ingredients until just blended for light, tender muffins.
  • Use cold butter for the streusel topping to create a crisp, crumbly texture.
  • Adjust baking time by a minute or two if using a dark muffin pan or if your oven runs cool.
  • Use fresh spices to maximize aroma and flavor.

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