Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins:
Imagine with me for a moment. It’s a bright, crisp fall day. The smell of freshly baked pumpkin cranberry muffins is wafting through the house. You have a cup of your favorite morning beverage and sit down to enjoy it with a couple of the still-warm muffins covered in melting butter. What a perfect start to your day. You enjoy the colors of fall outside your window as a feeling of satisfaction and well being settle over you. Today is going to be a really great day!
Key Takeaways:
- Fall Flavor Combo: Pumpkin, cinnamon chips, and dried cranberries (or chopped dates) create the perfect autumn muffin.
- Perfect Morning Treat: These muffins pair beautifully with a hot drink and crisp fall weather for a cozy start to the day.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Not a morning person? Bake the night before and reheat in the microwave for 10–12 seconds.
- Easy Prep: Use two bowls—one for dry ingredients, one for wet—then combine and scoop into lined muffin tins.
- Finishing Touch: Top with sparkling or non-melting sugar before baking for extra texture and sweetness.
- Quick Bake Time: Ready in about 15 minutes—just bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
Overview
There’s something undeniably comforting about the aroma of warm, freshly baked goods on a crisp autumn morning—and these Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins with Cinnamon Chips are the perfect way to savor the season. This recipe blends cozy fall flavors like pumpkin and cinnamon with the tart burst of cranberries, creating a muffin that’s both indulgent and inviting. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven with a pat of melting butter or gently reheated the next day, these muffins offer a satisfying start to any morning. Ideal for a fall brunch or a quiet moment by the window, they’re easy to make with step-by-step instructions and customizable to your taste. This post also includes Amazon affiliate links for specialty ingredients like sparkling sugar and cinnamon chips, making it even easier to bring this delightful recipe to life.
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What Makes These Muffins Extra Delicious?
Pumpkin, cinnamon chips, and cranberries all combine to create this muffin, good enough to serve for a Fall brunch. If cranberries aren’t for you, substitute chopped dates for the dried cranberries. Either way, I bet you won’t be able to eat just one.
If you aren’t a morning person, make them the night before and warm them up in the microwave for 10 -12 seconds.
Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins With Cinnamon Chips – Step By Step Instructions.
To make the muffins, start by separating the wet and dry ingredients into different bowls.
Mix the dry ingredients together. Wisk the wet ingredients together, making sure to beat the eggs.
Combine all the ingredients and fill the cupcake paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 of the way full.
Sprinkle on some sparking or non-melting sugar. (Click here) To order sparkling sugar or cinnamon chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
Now it’s time to get back to your earlier musing for real with a fresh warm pumpkin cranberry muffin covered with melted butter. YUM! For some more breakfast goodies, make my Fresh Apple Scones or Sticky Buns.
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FAQ:
Q: Can I use something other than cranberries in this recipe?
A: Yes! If you’re not a fan of cranberries, chopped dates are a great substitute and offer a similar chewy texture.
Q: Where can I find cinnamon chips or sparkling sugar?
A: You can order both online—affiliate links are included on the recipe page for your convenience.
Q: How do I store leftover muffins?
A: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5. Reheat briefly in the microwave.
Q: Can I freeze these muffins?
A: Absolutely. Once cooled, wrap tightly and freeze. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for 20–30 seconds.
Q: Can I make these muffins gluten-free?
A: Yes, just substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum for best texture.
Q: What’s the best way to serve these muffins?
A: Warm and topped with melting butter—ideally enjoyed while watching the fall leaves change color outside your window.
Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins With Cinnamon Chips
Equipment
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- cupcake papers
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground cloves, ¼ tsp. ground ginger)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar packed, light or dark
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs beaten with a fork
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup pumpkin puree About ½ of a 15 ounce can
- 2 tbsp sparkling or non-melting sugar use sparkling or non-melting sugar for sprinkling on the top.
- 1 cup cinnamon chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries or chopped dates,
Instructions
- To change the number of serving: hover over the number of servings, a slider will pop up. The slider can be adjusted up or down. This will automatically recalculate and adjust the amount of each ingredient for you.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Put all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, melted butter to the pumpkin puree and whisk to mix.
- Add the pumpkin mixture, cinnamon chips and dried cranberries to the dry ingredients.
- Stir until just moistened - there will be some lumps.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake papers and fill 2/3 full (need 18 papers).
- Sprinkle the tops with sparkling sugar.
- Bake 375 degrees for 15 - 18 minutes - tops should be brown and center set. (see notes)
