Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with The Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins. Soft, moist, and infused with aromatic spices, these muffins are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar mixture, they are irresistibly delicious! With easy-to-follow steps and customizable options like nuts or chocolate chips, you’re bound to impress family and friends this autumn season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line muffin pans with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar. Mix until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Prepare the topping by mixing remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle tops with the cinnamon-sugar mix.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg