Name: Pumpkin Muffin Bites Recipe (Mini Muffins)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup oil (or applesauce); 4 eggs; 15 ounces pumpkin puree; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon cloves; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups flour; 4 ounces cream cheese ((room temperature)); ¼ cup butter ((room temperature)); 4 cups powdered sugar; 3 Tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make This Pumpkin Muffin Bites Recipe:

When you are ready to make these pumpkin bites, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.

Then get out your mini muffin tin and spray all of the little muffin spots with nonstick cooking spray.

Now, get out a large mixing bowl and combine the sugar and oil, mixing them together on medium speed until they are well combined.

Then add in the eggs one at a time, mixing with your hand mixer in between each egg.

Once all the eggs have been added, add in the can of pumpkin puree and mix it all together until the pumpkin is completely combined.

Now that the wet ingredients have been combined, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt all right into the same bowl as the wet ingredients.

Then carefully turn on the hand mixer and blend it all together for about 1 minute.

Be sure not to blend for too long or this can create dense muffins.

When you are done mixing in the dry ingredients, scoop about 2 tsp of the batter into each of the muffin cups.

After all the muffin tins are full, place the muffin pan in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin and have it come out clean.

Once the muffins are done, remove them from the muffin tin and place them on a wire rack to cool off.

While the pumpkin muffin bites cool down, it is time to mix up the frosting.

Use a large mixing bowl and combine the softened cream cheese with the butter and cream it together until is light and fluffy.

Next add in the powdered sugar and blend it together with the butter.

Pour in the milk a little bit at a time until you get your desired consistency for the frosting.

Then simply add in the vanilla extract and beat it all together until the frosting is nice and creamy.

After the frosting is done, either pipe the frosting onto the muffin bites, or use a knife and spread it on top and enjoy!

A wooden plate holding several small pumpkin muffins with white frosting, arranged in rows.

Muffins with white frosting placed on a wooden board with a white background.

Recipe Modifications

I honestly love these pumpkin muffins as is, but you there are ways you can make this recipe go above and beyond all your wildest tastebuds imagination! Some of our favorite additions include the following: mini chocolate chips and chopped up caramels. You can sprinkle the top of the frosting with a little cinnamon, or add .5 tsp of cinnamon to the frosting. Or, once frosted, drizzle the mini bites with caramel.

Make Homemade Vanilla Extract

As the holidays approach I love to make my own vanilla extract! Have you ever given it a try? It’s actually super simple to do, but it does take some time to get that delicious vanilla flavor. But homemade vanilla extract can make any good recipe into a great one. It is a powerhouse for flavor. Plus, it is a great idea for gifts for friends that isn’t hard to do, and almost everyone would love and use. The Pioneer Woman has a great homemade vanilla extract recipe you can use to make your own vanilla extract at home for you and your friends!

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Questions & Reviews

Jocelyn says:

I have the same problem with mini food...I eat way too many because I think, "oh, I only had a small one" I love pumpkin muffins with frosting too!!!
Sam Miller says:

Well...it's a fact that mini foods are 0 calories! ;-)
Kellie says:

these look so yummy! thanks!
Amber says:

Looks good, and I have made a lot Of your recipes, and they are always so good!
Julie says:

These look so good! I love making mini cupcakes and muffins. I will definitely try this recipe one day soon. :)
Jerri Rivers says:

These look great! Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites!
The CSI Girl says:

Love it! Hope you share with The CSI Project this week. The challenge is Fall Food!
Harvard Homemaker says:

I agree... I love to make things "mini" but then I probably eat more than having one regular sized muffin! Love all things pumpkin, too. Will have to try these! :)
Paula Parrish says:

Wow! This recipe looks and sounds super amazing. Thanks for sharing. ;o)
Mariel says:

Thanks, Camille, for sharing this!
Sara says:

Oh my goodness. SO so good! You can't eat just one. I'm going to give to my 1 year old daughter tomorrow, I hope she likes them as much as I do. Everyone that tried one said they loved it and it tastes just like pumpkin pie. I'll be making these again!
Jen says:

My kids and I just made these today for their Daddy! These are super yummy!
Sarah says:

What if I made these into regular sized muffins? What would the bake time and temperature be?
Cyd says:

You could make them into regular size muffins. As far as the cooking time you will need to watch them closely. It will take longer than the mini muffins. You may want to insert a toothpick and cook until it comes out clean. Probably around 15 to 20 minutes. Just watch closely.