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Best Pumpkin Muffins


  • Author: lu-ann
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 18 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful pumpkin muffins that are soft, moist, and perfect for fall. Easy to make and packed with flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 (15 oz) can of pure pumpkin or homemade puree
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups plus 1 Tbsp sugar, divided
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 18 cups of two 12-cup muffin pans with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 1/4 cups sugar on low speed until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
  6. Divide the batter among muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full. Sprinkle tops with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter. Can add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pumpkin muffins, fall recipes, baked goods