Muffin Ingredients
– 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
– 1 Teaspoon All-Spice
– 1 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
– 3 3/4 Cups Flour
– 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
– 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 4 ounces butter
– 1 cup sugar
– 3/4 cup light brown sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 12-14 ounces Southern Tier Pumking (Or your favorite pumpkin beer)
Frosting Ingredients
– 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 – 3/4 cup pure maple syrup (It us important to use real maple syrup, but the cheap stuff)
– 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
– 8 ounces butter
Muffin Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In large bowl, mix together spices, flour, baking soda, baking power and sugars.
- In medium bowl, mix together melted butter, pumpkin puree, eggs and beer.
- Pour the medium bowl into the flour mixture, and stir until blended. Mix will be thick.
- Fill muffin tins – should make about 24.
- Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting Directions
- Combine cream cheese, maple syrup and butter in a large bowl (or mixer).
- Slowing mix in the sugar, adjusting as necessary. If necessary, add additional maple syrup.
Once muffins have cooled complete, cover with frosting and enjoy!