Description
Delight in the ultimate fall treat with these moist and spiced pumpkin muffins! Bursting with warm autumn flavors, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or seasonal gatherings. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins and enjoy bakery-quality muffins made at home.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Mix-Ins:
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Topping:
2 tbsp granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, sugars, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in optional mix-ins if using. Avoid overmixing.
- Fill and Sprinkle: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to ensure a light, fluffy texture.
Mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts add a delightful twist.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 muffins
