Streusel Pumpkin Muffins

Name: Streusel Pumpkin Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup canned pumpkin; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; STREUSEL TOPPING:; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cold butter

These nicely spiced muffins are a great accompaniment to any meal - or try them for breakfast, dessert or a snack. The pumpkin flavor is complemented by a sweet brown sugar topping. -Connie Pietila, Atlantic Mine, Michigan More Pumpkin Muffins »

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin, buttermilk, eggs, molasses and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture just until blended. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
For topping, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 229 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Pumpkin Streusel Muffins in Quick Cooking May/June 2000

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sgronholz

Nov 8, 2015

Wow! These muffins are great! My husband and I really enjoyed the hint of orange and molasses, and we both agreed that this is our new favorite. I added 1/4 c. cinnamon chips to the batter and sprinkled a few more over the streusel before baking, which I will definitely do again.
MJMM

Nov 7, 2014

Delicious! I made these muffins just as written and will definitely make them often. Not as dense as my other muffins recipes, due to less pumpkin.
jmhoesch

Oct 4, 2014

These were really good. I did omit the orange zest and I added a maple cream cheese filling. AMAZING........................
yuehching

Apr 29, 2014

Excellent recipe. This is exactly what I am looking for. Perfect amount of sweetness. Friends and family loved them. It?s definitely a keeper.
jlynnalvarez89

Apr 18, 2013

YUMMMS.These were so delicious, the streusel topping was amazing, although I made half without it and stirred in some raisins and they turned out just as great.Only ingredient I would omit next time would be the orange zest, a little too citrusy for me.I also made these without the molasses since I did not have any at hand.Thanks for the recipe!!!
Foreverdixie

Nov 19, 2012

So tender and delicious - I think they are going to be my favorite pumpkin muffin. Use the greater amount of pumpkin pie spice in the recipe - it makes it so much more flavorful (I have made it both ways). Very good!
scidork04

Oct 7, 2012

Everyone in my family loves these muffins!
tipouteracing

Feb 15, 2012

This recipe is great. Everyone who had a taste of it, keeps asking for more.
levick20

Nov 26, 2011

Made these for my family because I had extra pumpkin in the refrigerator. I over beat them by accident, instead of hand mixing them, but they were still a big hit! Also, I had a lot of left over topping, so I'm going to half that next time. Very good overall! Will make again most likely
angelasandoval

Oct 29, 2011

Best pumpkin muffin recipe I've ever made! Not only best tasting, but not too dense and heavy. I did prepare it in the quick bread method (combine dry ingredients, combine wet ingredients including melted butter, and stir the wet into the dry ingrendients). I also added a handful of chopped walnuts to the batter.