Pumpkin Streusel Muffins – a light, tender pumpkin muffin topped with the most amazing buttery, brown sugar, pumpkin spice streusel and an easy vanilla glaze. The ultimate muffin for fall!
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Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are perfect for fall
Soft, tender pumpkin muffins with cozy, warm pumpkin spice and topped with a pumpkin spiced, crumb topping – these Pumpkin Streusel Muffins make the perfect breakfast or snack.
Super light and tender Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
What sets these Pumpkin Streusel Muffins apart from others? They’re incredibly moist, light, and fluffy. The crumb is soft, cakey, and oh so tender because they’re made with butter.
Butter vs. Oil
I love butter in baked goods. And just to prove to myself that butter was better, I tested six batches of these muffins, some with butter and some with oil. The muffins made with oil were very good, but butter made them lighter and fluffier.
The Streusel Topping is everything!
It’s so good and there’s plenty of it! No skimping here! The streusel topping has the perfect ratio of butter, flour, and sugar. It’s not too wet and not too dry. It makes the perfect little crumbs to top your muffins. And it’s super easy to mix up in a bowl with a spoon because it uses melted butter.
Pumpkin Crumb Muffins are quick and easy to make
From start to finish, these Pumpkin Streusel Muffins can be on the table in 30 minutes. Quick and super easy to make by hand with no mixer needed.
How to make Pumpkin Muffins
Whisk the wet ingredients together and the dry ingredients together, then gently fold the wet and dry ingredients just until combined and there are no pockets of dry flour. Don’t overmix or the muffins won’t be tender.
If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice on hand, you can use only cinnamon, or make your own. Check out my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice.
Spoon the batter into a muffin tin that has been lined with paper liners. (Or spray the tin with nonstick baking spray.)
Pro tip: If you spray your paper liners with a bit of nonstick cooking spray, the liners will peel away from the muffin more neatly and cleanly.
How to make the streusel topping
Combine the melted, cooled butter with the rest of the streusel ingredients and stir with a fork or spoon. The mixture should be equally moistened with clumps and crumbs, as shown in the picture. Don’t overmix or it will turn into a paste.
Sprinkle the streusel topping on top of the muffin batter.
Pro tip: I sprinkle some streusel on the muffin batter. Using my hands, I gently press down on the streusel topping. Then I go back and sprinkle on more streusel topping.
(This is a little extra, but when the muffins bake and increase in size, there will be spaces between the clumps of streusel. If this bothers you, save a little of the streusel topping and bake it in a little baking pan separately from the muffins. It only needs a few minutes to become golden brown. After the muffins finish baking, you can sprinkle on this extra topping to fill up any of the spaces. Another alternative is to pick up the streusel that falls off during baking and sprinkle that back on the muffins. So extra, I know.)
Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a crumb or two sticking to it. Remove from the oven and let cool.
How to make the Easy Vanilla Glaze
These Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are great without the glaze, so it’s optional, but I find them so pretty with it. When the muffins have cooled, mix together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the muffins.
How to Store Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for about a day and in the refrigerator for about a week.
Can Pumpkin Streusel Muffins be frozen?
They sure can. They’re a wonderful breakfast treat or afternoon snack. Keeping them in the freezer means you can have a fresh, warm muffin any time.
Put them in the freezer until they are firm, then wrap individually in plastic wrap.
To thaw and reheat, remove the plastic and microwave for 20-30 seconds
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins – a light, tender pumpkin muffin topped with the most amazing buttery, brown sugar, pumpkin spice streusel and an easy vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Muffins:
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- ½ cup (99g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (53g) light brown sugar
- 1 cup (227g) canned pumpkin puree
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 ¼ cups (177g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice (or cinnamon (See Note 1))
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup (142g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (106g) light brown sugar, tightly packed
- ⅓ cup (66g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 6 Tablespoons (85g) butter melted and cooled
For the vanilla glaze:
- ¾ cup (171g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners and spray lightly with nonstick baking spray. Alternatively, if you don’t want to use paper liners, just spray the muffin tin with nonstick baking spray.
For the muffins:
- Whisk the eggs, sugars, pumpkin, milk, vanilla, and cooled, melted butter until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well-combined.
- Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, taking care to not overmix the batter.
- Evenly divide muffin batter into prepared muffin tin.
For the Streusel:
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, and pumpkin pie spice. Add melted butter and stir with a fork until crumbly. Don't overmix the streusel.
- Sprinkly the streusel over muffin batter and gently press the topping into the batter.
- Bake muffins on the middle rack until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a crumb or two sticking to it, about 19-22 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
For the Glaze:
- Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, adding the milk slowly until it reaches the desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled muffins.
Notes
NOTE 1: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice you can use cinnamon or click the link here to make homemade pumpkin pie spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: breakfast, crumb cake muffins, dessert, easy, muffins, pumpkin, pumpkin muffins, quick, snack, streusel
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Can I borrow a few for my breakfast? I am a sucker for anything with streusel LOL...these muffins look fanfreakingtastic!
Sure thing, Angie! The streusel on these muffins is amazing! Thanks so much!
another ace
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Thanks so much, Cookie Monster!
I so wish I was a baker, although I do think I could handle these. The video is great. The streusel topping and drizzle really sets these apart! And they’re so pretty!
Baking was the first cooking I was ever allowed to do when I was young, so I learned to love it. These muffins do come together very easily and quickly. Thanks so much, Mimi!
Kelly, I love how many times you test your recipes. Talk about tried and true. There is indeed something so magical about butter in baked goods. And otherwise. 😉 Your photos of these muffins are so perfect. They make me want to grab one right now. Beautiful! Happy fall! 🙂 Valentina
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I sometimes use oil in them if I'm in a hurry, but butter makes them so tender. Thanks so much, Valentina!
I am a total sucker for all things muffin related! Growing up, blueberry muffins on Saturday morning were my jam. Now I'm all in on any kind of muffin. Given that we're smack in the middle of the Fall baking season, I'm thinking these pumpkin streusel muffins are perfect. I might have to whip up a batch this coming weekend! I love the spices in there, and that streusel...well, I might need a double batch of that one. Haha!
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The streusel is amazing, David! I used to make the kids muffins for breakfast every morning because they're so quick and easy and then they'd have something to snack on during the day. I haven't made them in such a long time. After having these, I definitely need to make muffins more often. Thanks so much!
I wish I had one with my morning coffee now! I do love pumpkin bakes and the streusel and drizzle on these muffins makes them so tempting. I finally realized why I could never see your videos. My ad blocker blocks the videos on your site also. I use Google Chrome so thought I'd try Firefox this morning and sure enough, I could see finally see them.
Oh that's good, Susan! I went in to try to put it in the recipe card, but I'm having a little trouble with that. So glad you can see them!
The pumpkin and pumpkin spice streusel make these muffins very tasty! Thanks so much!
Ooooh that streusel topping!! Yum!! These muffins look perfect for a Fall breakfast! And I love such an informative post girlfriend!!
They're so perfect for fall! Thanks so much, Kelly!
I’m all about anything with streusel! Gets me every time, and I love all your “extra” suggestions, because, it’s streusel, so it needs to be extra! And pumpkin, well, don’t get me started! These look divine, Kelly!
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Haha! Thanks so much, Laura! Sometimes I feel a little wacky sharing the 'extra' tips, but I want everyone's to come out perfect!
Well, first… Butter is always better! (OK, I know a few recipes were oil does work better than butter… But I prefer not to think or talk about them!) These muffins look amazing, and anything with a streusel topping makes me happy!
I did numerous side by side tests for these muffins and the butter just comes out better. And the pumpkin with the pumpkin spice streusel is just so good! Thanks so much, David!
6 batches, haha! I wish I could have been the recipient of all those tests. I love butter too in baked goods! So much flavor! I love your photos and video. I wish I could reach right through and grab one!!
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I've got them all individually wrapped in the freezer! My supply is quickly dwindling though! Thanks so much, Katherine!
I love the tips about the streusel - absolutely brilliant! What a fabulous fall muffin - and yes, butter makes EVERYTHING better!!
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The streusel is amazing, and the butter makes these sooo tender. Thanks so much, Nancy!
I am not that keen on pumpkin but I feel like I need to get my hands on one and make some puree to try these muffins! They look great and I love anything with spices at this time of year.
I hardly notice the pumpkin in these. They're just warm spicy sweetness! Thanks so much, Caroline!
I want to make everything you share, Kelly! You've obviously perfected these beautiful muffins. Absolutely swooning over that streusel top!
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I tested so many batches, Marissa. The proof is in my freezer! It is pretty wonderful having a fresh, warm muffin anytime you want, though! Thanks so much!
These muffins look so soft and fluffy, and the streusel can only make them better! I'd love one with my coffee tomorrow morning!
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They're pretty wonderful with a cup of coffee! Thanks so much, Marcie!
So nicely presented and addictive too, dear ! Thank you so much !
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Thanks so much, Davorka!
The streusel topping and drizzle of glaze puts this over the top delicious, Kelly! I'm ready for a new batch of pumpkin bakery in my house!
I have only 2 left in the freezer so I'm going to have to make another batch soon! Thanks so much, Susan!
Streusel? Yes, please. I'd come for the streusel, and stay for the pumpkin. 🙂
Haha! It's a great combination! Thanks so much, John!
I am in love with the texture of these muffins and I love that glaze too. It seems like I have missed so many of your posts these days as I am moving to canada. uhhh slowly checking it all.
Their texture is amazing! Good luck with your move - hope all goes well! Thanks so much, Priya!
That split muffin looks amazing, so moist!! My mouth is watering, I just love anything with pumpkin. And the streusel is an extra bonus.
Adina, I wanted to capture how incredibly soft and tender they are on the inside which is a lovely contrast with the crunchy streusel topping. Thanks so much!
These look SO GOOD, Kelly! A perfect fall breakfast!
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We love 'em! Thanks so much, Kelsie!
These should be declared the official muffin of fall!!!! I am seriously swooning (and drooling) over these, Kelly! Just when I thought a pumpkin muffin couldn't get any better you went and added buttery streusel and a sticky vanilla glaze!!! I am definitely making these over the weekend! Gimme gimme! Pinned!
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Aw, thanks so much, Chey! They're so cozy and delicious for fall!
Kelly....WOWZA! First off, pretty sure I could eat that entire bowl of streusel topping just by itself. But when combined with that delicious pumpkin batter...this end result is just amazing!! I would love to have one of these on a cozy Fall morning with a huge cup of coffee. Yum!!
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I'd love to share one with you, my friend! You get the coffee on and I'll be over with the muffins! Thanks so much!
I love muffins and these pumpkin muffins look perfect! I'm totally loving that streusel topping! So yummy!!!
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Kathy, I don't know what I like more, the soft pumpkin interior or the yummy streusel topping. Altogether they're pretty wonderful! Thanks so much!
I LOVE muffins, and especially ones with a streusel topping - these look so delicious! I cannot wait to enjoy one with my cup of coffee soon 🙂
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Alexandra, I love muffins, too! Especially the yummy cakey ones! Thanks so much!
That vanilla glaze running down the sides of those muffins is awesome. So delicious looking. These wouldn't last very long at all in our house! Yum!
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Neil, I had better pictures of the muffins but had to go with the one with the dripping glaze! Thanks so much!
The texture of your muffins is just perfect! And they're just the thing to brighten a dreary Monday!!
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They're so soft and tender! Thanks so much, Liz!
Now those sound really wonderful with extra streusel topping.
They're delicious! Thanks so much, Balvinder!
Dear Kelly, now I still have a lot of pumpkins and these Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are calling my name! I love the taste and texture that pumpkin lends to a recipe and I love pumpkin spice and I love butter streusel - well, who doesn't for that matter - I have to try this recipe before that Christmas baking frenzy is upon us. They look moist, delicious and with just enough warm spice to make me (and my kiddos) very happy:
Andrea, it's such a wonderful muffin and so perfect for fall! Thanks so much!
These are the most incredible pumpkin muffins. I had a go to pumpkin muffin that never failed, but I had misplaced the recipe and *needed* some pumpkin muffins. This recipe was the one I settled on and I was blown away. My family has a new favorite!
So happy you liked them! Thanks so much!
I just made these with some leftover pumpkin puree I had in the freezer and they are delicious! I didn’t make vanilla glaze, but may try it next time. I made the streusel first so it would be ready to use once I had batter in the muffin pan. I got 14 muffins. Muffins were moist and streusel was crunchy. I used unsalted butter for the muffins, and salted for the streusel. It’s not a quick recipe to pull together, but definitely is worth the time. I baked 22 minutes. Thanks for great recipe.
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Thanks so much, Laurel! So happy you liked them!
made these with a gluten-free flour blend and 3/4 tsp xanthan gum. l also used egg replacer and margarine. Made these intending to be for me since I am gluten-free, and they turned out so delicious, too delicious. my dad who hates pumpkin and gluten-free food ate half of them, and my friends and mom also loved them. The streusel caramelizes in the oven like an apple crumble topping and they taste really good with cream cheese frosting apparently.
hands down one of the best muffin recipes out there. will be making these again (a double batch this round)
So happy you liked them, Eve! Thanks for sharing your tips!