Pumpkin Muffins are a delicious, warm treat perfect for fall or any time you’re craving a cozy, spiced snack. These muffins are soft, moist, and full of pumpkin flavor with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Here’s a simple recipe to make them from scratch:
Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk (any kind)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with cooking spray.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
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Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well combined.
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Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense muffins.
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Add Optional Mix-ins:
- If you’re adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter now.
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Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake:
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so check at 18 minutes and keep an eye on them from there.
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Cool:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve:
- Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. They’re perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a cozy treat with a cup of tea or coffee.
Optional Add-ins:
- Spices: You can add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice for extra warmth and flavor.
- Glaze: Drizzle a simple glaze (powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla) over the top for an extra sweet touch.
- Topping: Sprinkle the muffins with a little cinnamon sugar before baking for a sweet, slightly crunchy topping.
Enjoy!
These Pumpkin Muffins are light, fluffy, and packed with pumpkin flavor, making them the perfect fall or year-round treat! Enjoy with a warm drink and share with friends and family!