Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup cooked pumpkin or 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cold margarine

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup of softened margarine, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add 2/3 cup of cooked or canned pumpkin, 1/2 cup of buttermilk, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of molasses, and 1 teaspoon of orange zest; stir to mix well until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring just until combined; be careful not to overmix or the muffins will be tough.
5. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full with the batter, making sure to leave some space for rising.
6. For the streusel topping, mix together 1/3 cup of flour and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar; cut in 2 tablespoons of cold margarine with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over each muffin batter.
8. Bake the muffins at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.