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Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Honey Butter

Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Honey Butter
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Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Honey Butter combine the warm, cozy flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon into moist, tender muffins topped with a luscious, sweet cinnamon honey butter. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack, these easy-to-make muffins bring the essence of autumn into every bite with a perfect balance of spices and a buttery glaze.

Ingredients

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Muffin Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Honey Butter Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined and aromatic.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth, ensuring perfect moistness throughout the muffins.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture just until incorporated, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and tender.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full for ideal rising. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Honey Butter: While the muffins bake, whip softened butter with honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until creamy and fluffy, creating a perfect topping for when the muffins cool slightly.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Spread generous amounts of cinnamon honey butter over warm muffins or allow guests to add their own for a fun and delicious finish.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter; stir only until ingredients are just combined to keep muffins light and airy.
  • Use room temperature eggs and pumpkin puree for even mixing and better texture.
  • Start checking muffins at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking, as oven temperatures vary.
  • Use freshly ground cinnamon and spices for stronger, more vibrant flavors.
  • Butter for the cinnamon honey butter should be softened, not melted, to achieve the perfect creamy texture.

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