Description
Learn how to make classic pumpkin muffins that are wonderfully moist and flavorful. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and warm spices for a perfect fall treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add 1/4 cup of sour cream or plain yogurt to the batter.
- Add-ins like chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) or chocolate chips can be stirred into the batter before baking.
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugars and spices.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for the regular flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg