Recipes & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast Bread & Pastry Muffins Cinnamon-Sugar Bourbon-Pumpkin Muffins 4.3 (3) 3 Reviews A splash of bourbon in the batter adds depth, while a sweet and crunchy cinnamon-sugar and pecan topping makes these muffins sugary enough for dessert. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 9, 2024 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Blaine Moats Prep Time: 25 mins Bake Time: 25 mins Cool Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 muffins Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This cinnamon-sugar bourbon-pumpkin muffin recipe combines the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spice with rich, subtle notes of bourbon, used in both the muffin batter and glaze. They're a delightful treat perfect for a quick breakfast on the go, or as an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea or coffee. The addition of a pecan and cinnamon-sugar topping gives each muffin a nutty crunch and extra layer of sweetness, elevating them from a simple everyday breakfast item to a more decadent indulgence. 14 Easy Fall Baking Recipes to Make on Chilly Days Ingredients for Cinnamon-Sugar Bourbon-Pumpkin Muffins Pumpkin, cinnamon, pecans, and bourbon combine for this ultimate fall breakfast treat. To make cinnamon-sugar bourbon-pumpkin muffins, you'll need: Granulated sugar: Sweetens the muffin batter. You can also use light or dark brown sugar in its place for additional depth.Finely chopped pecans: Adds a nutty crunch to the topping. Swap with walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds as desired.Ground cinnamon: Spices up the topping and batter for a fall-inspired bake.All-purpose flour: Gives the muffins their structure.Baking soda: Leavening agent that reacts with the pumpkin puree to give the muffins their lift.Salt: Enhances the overall flavor.Canned pumpkin puree: Adds a vibrant color and deep, fall flavor to these muffins.Vegetable oil: Adds moisture and richness for a dense, moist crumb.Large eggs: Binds the muffin batter and helps provide structure.Bourbon (or water): Adds depth and moisture. You can also use rum, or add a splash of vanilla extract to the water, if using. For the bourbon icing: Powdered sugar: The base of the icing for sweetness and texture.Bourbon: Flavors the icing for a rich, complex topping.Milk: Adds moisture to thin the icing to a pourable consistency. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3 ⅓ cups granulated sugar ¾ cup finely chopped pecans 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree ¾ cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs ¼ cup bourbon or water Bourbon Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon bourbon 2 teaspoons milk Directions Mix Dry Ingredients Preheat oven to 350°F. Line twenty-four 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups. In a small bowl combine 2/3 cup of the sugar, the pecans, and 1 tsp. of the cinnamon; set aside. In a very large bowl stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and the remaining 1 tsp. cinnamon. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside. Whisk Batter To Combine In a large bowl whisk together the remaining 2 2/3 cups sugar, the pumpkin, oil, eggs, and bourbon. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with nut mixture. Bake and Top Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in muffin cups 10 minutes. Remove; cool on wire racks. If desired, drizzle with Bourbon Icing before serving. Bourbon Icing Make Icing In a small bowl stir together powdered sugar, bourbon, and enough milk to drizzling consistency. How To Store Pumpkin Muffins Store cooled pumpkin muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze them for up to three months for longer storage. Bring to room temperature or toast before serving. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 265 Calories 10g Fat 41g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 265 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 23mg 8% Sodium 212mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Total Sugars 29g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% Calcium 15mg 1% Iron 1.1mg 6% Potassium 76mg 2% Folate, total 32mcg Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg Vitamin B-6 0mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.