How to Make Mini Pumpkin Muffins with Orange Drizzle - A Step-by-Step Guide

When fall rolls around, there's nothing quite like the taste of pumpkin to get us in the spirit of the season. And what better way to enjoy this beloved autumn flavor than with mini pumpkin muffins topped with a zesty orange drizzle? These bite-sized treats are the perfect way to satisfy your pumpkin cravings while adding a burst of citrusy goodness to each bite.

Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a hint of orange zest, these mini muffins are bursting with the flavors of fall. ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 4 teaspoons orange juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 muffins

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 36 mini-muffin cups with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Bring pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon and cloves to a simmer in a medium saucepan until puree thickens enough to start sticking to pan bottom, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn hot puree into a bowl. Whisk in brown sugar and oil, then slowly beat in eggs.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; whisk into pumpkin mixture until just combined.
  • Divide batter among the muffin cups and bake until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Let stand a few minutes, then transfer mini-muffins to a wire rack to cool. Mix the drizzle ingredients together and drizzle over warm muffins.
  • Nutrition

    91 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 46mg