Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Perfect Pumpkin Muffins. Bursting with the flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, these moist, fluffy treats are perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Whip them up in just 30 minutes, and watch as they disappear at your next gathering. Each bite is a celebration of fall!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, oil (or butter), and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Swap pumpkin for applesauce for a delightful twist.