Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall delight with The Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins! These soft and moist muffins are bursting with warm spices, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any cozy gathering. With a delightful cinnamon-sugar crust that adds a touch of sweetness, these treats will impress your family and friends. Easy to make and adaptable with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, they embody the comforting flavors of autumn. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these pumpkin muffins are a must-try this season!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two muffin pans with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 1/4 cups sugar; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix on low until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining sugar and cinnamon for topping.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg