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Pumpkin-Spice Muffins Recipe

Pumpkin-Spice Muffins Recipe
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Delight in these warm, cozy Pumpkin-Spice Muffins that perfectly balance sweet pumpkin puree with fragrant fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Moist and tender, these easy-to-make muffins are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or festive treats and customizable to fit gluten-free, vegan, or nutty variations.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or other nuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or white)
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Optional Garnishes

  • Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
  • Cinnamon butter, for serving
  • Cinnamon or maple-spiced glaze, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs gently. Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
  5. Add optional mix-ins: If desired, fold in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
  6. Bake until golden: Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm for a cozy touch.

Notes

  • Measure flour correctly by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense muffins.
  • Do not overmix batter; mix until ingredients are just incorporated for a light crumb.
  • Use freshly ground spices for the best flavor impact.
  • Use room temperature eggs and pumpkin puree to ensure even texture and rise.
  • Check muffins a few minutes before baking time ends, as oven temperatures vary.

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Keywords: pumpkin spice muffins, fall muffins, pumpkin muffins, gluten free pumpkin muffins, easy pumpkin muffins, autumn baking

Find it online: https://marybaking.com/pumpkin-spice-muffins-recipe/