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Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

4.8 from 56 reviews

Delight in these moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins, perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and topped with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle. An easy to make autumn favorite that combines pumpkin puree with light brown and granulated sugars, resulting in a subtly sweet and tender treat ideal for breakfast or snack time.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs

Topping

  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and gently fold them together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Using about a ¼ cup measuring cup, fill each muffin cup approximately two-thirds full with the batter.
  6. Add Topping: Mix the cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl, then sprinkle this topping evenly over each muffin before baking.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or another neutral oil if preferred.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
  • For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience or homemade pumpkin puree if available.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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