Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Pumpkin Butterscotch Streusel Muffins

A friend told me about this recipe for Mini Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins.  I wanted to try it, but adapted it slightly.  I LOVE streusel-topped muffins (isn't that the best part?) and decided to use my favorite streusel recipe from here, only using half the amount.  I also thought cinnamon chips would be delicious, so I did half the batter in those & half in the butterscotch to see which I liked better.  I also made regular-size muffins.  Here's the adapted version!

Ingredients for the MUFFINS:

1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar                          
1/2 cup white sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. ground ginger
1/2 t. ground nutmeg
1 t. baking soda
1/4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch or cinnamon chips that have been tossed with a small amount of flour (to prevent sinking)

Ingredients & directions for  the STREUSEL TOPPING:

1/2 c. flour
heaping 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 T. melted butter
Mix the flour & brown sugar in a small bowl.  Add the melted butter & stir.  Set this aside for 5 minutes.  Using your fingers, break the crumbs into 1/4"-1/2" pieces. 

Directions for the Muffins:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease 18 regular-size muffin cups.
Stir together all the dry ingredients into a large bowl.  Whisk the eggs, oil & pumpkin in a separate bowl.  Mix the flour mixture with the egg mixture.  Stir in the butterscotch or cinnamon chips; pour into each of the muffin cups, about 3/4 full.  Top with the streusel topping, slightly pressing down. 

Bake for 15-20 minutes.  Mine were done in 18 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes, then remove from muffin pan & cool completely on wire rack. If you wait longer than 5 minutes, the muffins tend to stick to the bottom of the pan.

Makes 18 muffins

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11 comments:

  1. Love the look and soound of these muffins; I have been looking for cinnamon chips all over.
    Rita

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  2. Yowza! All the best flavors packed into a delicious looking muffin!

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  3. These look exceptionally good. I love the topping that you have used for your muffins and I have a weakness for cinnamon chips. I also know my family would love these. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  4. Oh these look & sound so good! What a wonderful treat!

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  5. They look wonderful. So which version did you like best?


    :)
    ButterYum

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  6. Hi Kitty,
    These little treats look so good, I pinned the post and can't wait to try the recipe. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  7. These muffins look SO GOOD! I see making a batch of these in my near future :)

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  8. Hi Kitty,

    Oh wow -- these look wonderful! I can almost smell and taste them. I used to make pumpkin muffins years ago with streusel topping; our son loved them when he was little. Your recipe looks like a winner, and I'll have to try it out. :)

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog and taking time to leave a comment. Happy Seasonal Sunday!

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  9. These look delicious! I still haven't found the cinnamon chips though!

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  10. Kitty,
    Those Pumpkin Buttscotch Streusel muffins are perfect for a fall dessert or snack. They look delish. Pat

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  11. These sound AMAZING, but I've never seen cinnamon chips. What's your source?

    - The Tablescaper

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