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An iced pumpkin muffin on a plate

Perfect Pumpkin Muffins

Diana Rattray
It's easy to make these fantastic pumpkin muffins, and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand! Enjoy them for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
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Servings 12 servings
Calories 292
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Course Muffins, Pumpkin
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, (228 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 3/4 cup pumpkin purée, 1 15-ounce can
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed, light or dark (154 grams )
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, (100 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Instructions

  • Position the oven rack in the center of the oven and heat to 375 F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices; whisk to blend and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the oil, pumpkin, eggs, and milk; whisk until well blended.
  • Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the wet ingredients and whisk to blend.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and use a spatula or spoon to mix until well combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Spoon or scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each well. I use an ice cream scoop.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove the muffins to a rack and cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve them warm or at room temperature.
    baked pumpkin muffins

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 5616IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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