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The Best Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

4.9 from 70 reviews

These moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins are the perfect fall treat, bursting with warm spices and the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree. Easy to make and wonderfully tender, they are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Customize them with chocolate chips, cranberries, or a streusel topping for added flair.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. This prepares the baking environment for even cooking and easy cleanup.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth, homogenous mixture.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Gently fold them together until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid dense muffins.
  5. Fill muffin tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and don’t become soggy.

Notes

  • Allow eggs and other refrigerated ingredients to come to room temperature for better batter consistency and texture.
  • Gently fold the batter after combining to prevent tough muffins.
  • Use the spoon-and-level method when measuring flour to avoid dry muffins.
  • Ensure pumpkin pie spice is fresh for the best flavor and aroma.
  • Check muffin doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking.
  • Serve warm by heating briefly in the microwave for enhanced softness and fragrance.

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