Perfect Pumpkin Muffins
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!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups 228 grams all-purpose flour
- 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 neutral vegetable oil
- 1 can pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup 154 grams packed brown sugar, light or dark
- 1/2 cup 100 grams granulated sugar
- 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.
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