Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

These bakery-style Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping are super moist, tender, and filled with cozy fall flavor. The crumbly cinnamon streusel adds the perfect sweet crunch on top, making them an irresistible treat to enjoy on a cool morning with a hot cup of coffee. 

 

Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

I don’t know about you, but one of the things I love about fall is when those giant, moist, and fluffy pumpkin muffins hit the bakery shelves at Costco. This is the perfect copycat recipe, letting you enjoy all the same cozy pumpkin spice whenever you get a craving. But the real star here is the crumbly streusel topping, which adds a sweet, buttery crunch that takes these muffins to the next level.

These delicious muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast on the go, a midday snack, or a little treat with your afternoon tea or coffee. Easy to make with just a few basic ingredients, they’re sure to become a new favorite in your fall baking lineup. If you can’t get enough pumpkin spice sweet treats, be sure to check out my recipe for Pumpkin Bread and this Pumpkin Poke Cake.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Easy recipe – This recipe uses simple ingredients that are easy to find and quick to whip together.
• Pumpkin flavor – They have a rich and cozy pumpkin flavor that just reminds you of cool mornings.  
• Streusel topping – The sweet and crunchy streusel topping adds the perfect contrast to the soft muffin.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping

For the Pumpkin Spice Muffins 

• All-purpose flour – Provides the base and structure for the muffins.
• Baking soda – Helps the muffins rise and become fluffy.
• Cinnamon – Adds warm, cozy flavor.
• Pumpkin pie spice – You can use store-bought or homemade pumpkin pie spice.
• Vegetable oil – Keeps the muffins moist and tender.
• Sour cream – Adds richness and a bit of tang and helps prevent dry muffins.
• Light brown sugar – Gives a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
• Granulated white sugar – Provides sweetness and helps with browning.
• Eggs – Bind the ingredients together and add structure.
• Canned pure pumpkin – Provides the key pumpkin flavor and adds moisture.

For the Crumbly Streusel Topping

• All-purpose flour – Forms the base of the streusel mixture.
• White sugar – Adds sweetness and helps create a crisp topping.
• Brown sugar – Gives a rich, caramel flavor and more crunch.
• Cinnamon – Enhances the spice profile of the topping.
• Butter – You can use salted or unsalted butter, softened to room temperature, to achieve a crumbly texture.
• Powdered sugar – Used to dust the top of the muffins before serving for a sweet finishing touch.

How to Make Easy Pumpkin Muffins with Crumb Topping

Step One: Combine Dry Ingredients

• Before starting, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a 6-count jumbo muffin tin or muffin cups with jumbo cupcake liners.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice and cinnamon until combined.

Step Two: Add Wet Ingredients 

• To that mixing bowl add the oil, sour cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and pumpkin. Mix together until the pumpkin mixture is well combined with the flour mixture. 
• Divide the pumpkin muffin batter among the 6 muffin liners.

Step Three: Make the Topping

• In separate medium bowl using your fingers combine the ½ cup flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until coarse crumbs form.
• Sprinkle this cinnamon streusel topping all over each muffin.

Step Four: Bake and Dust with Sugar

• Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 
• Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. 
• Dust the tops with powdered sugar and serve!

Variations and Add-ins

• Chocolate chips: Add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter for a sweet gooey surprise in each bite.
• Extracts: Feel free to add more flavor with a splash of almond, butter, or vanilla extract.
• Maple syrup: Top the muffins with a maple glaze made from powdered sugar and a bit of maple syrup for a sweet twist.
• Pumpkin cupcakes: For a different take, skip the streusel and frost your muffins with cream cheese frosting to turn them into delicious pumpkin cupcakes.
• Nuts: Mix in some chopped walnuts or pecans for a bit of crunch and extra nutty flavor.
• Coconut: Mix in shredded coconut for a hint of tropical flavor and a chewy bite.
• Apples: Throw in finely diced apples for a fruity twist that pairs perfectly with pumpkin.

Storing Streusel Pumpkin Muffins

Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

​Freezing Pumpkin Muffins

To freeze your pumpkin muffins, let them cool completely after baking. Once cool, wrap each muffin tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a resealable freezer bag or airtight container. Label the bag with the date and store them in the freezer for up to three months. Simply thaw them at room temperature or reheat them in the microwave or oven.

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