Best Pumpkin Muffins

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The Best Pumpkin Muffins are a delicious fall treat, soft, moist, and filled with the perfect balance of warm spices. This easy recipe combines simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, pumpkin puree, and spices such as cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. These muffins are ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, and can be made even more indulgent with the addition of chocolate chips. The high initial oven temperature helps create a beautiful muffin top, while the lower temperature ensures the inside remains perfectly moist. Serve these muffins warm for the ultimate fall treat!

Clare Greco
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:58:24 GMT
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The Best Pumpkin Muffins are a perfect fall treat, combining the rich flavors of pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. These muffins are incredibly soft, moist, and easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Whether you're enjoying them for breakfast or as a dessert, these muffins bring cozy autumn vibes to any occasion.

INGREDIENTS
  • All-purpose flour: 1¾ cups, provides structure to the muffins
  • Baking soda: 1 tsp, helps the muffins rise
  • Ground cinnamon: 1½ tsp, adds warmth and spice
  • Pumpkin pie spice: 1½ tsp, a blend of spices for that classic pumpkin flavor
  • Ground ginger: ¼ tsp, adds a subtle hint of warmth
  • Salt: ½ tsp, balances the sweetness
  • Vegetable oil: ½ cup, keeps the muffins moist
  • Granulated sugar: ½ cup, sweetens the muffins
  • Brown sugar: ½ cup packed, adds a rich caramel flavor and moisture
  • Pumpkin puree: 1½ cups, the star ingredient that adds moisture and flavor
  • Eggs: 2 large, for binding and structure
  • Milk: ¼ cup, adds moisture to the batter
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a 12-count muffin pan with liners.
Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ground ginger, and salt.
Step 3:
In another bowl, whisk together the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until well combined.
Step 4:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until no flour remains.
Step 5:
Fill the muffin liners to the top with the batter. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 16-17 minutes.
Step 6:
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Serving and Storage Tips
  • These muffins are best served warm with a spread of butter or a drizzle of maple syrup.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to keep them fresh longer.
Helpful Notes
  • Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
  • The initial high oven temperature helps create a tall muffin top, so don’t skip that step!

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

  • Chef Ina Garten recommends adding a dash of nutmeg to enhance the flavor of pumpkin dishes.
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Pumpkin Muffins

The Best Pumpkin Muffins are soft, moist, and spiced with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Perfect for fall and a great treat for any occasion!

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
22 Minutes
Total Time
32 Minutes

Category: Sweet Treats

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Dessert

Yield: 12 Servings (12 muffins)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour.
02 1 tsp baking soda.
03 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon.
04 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice.
05 ¼ tsp ground ginger.
06 ½ tsp salt.
07 ½ cup vegetable oil.
08 ½ cup granulated sugar.
09 ½ cup packed brown sugar.
10 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree.
11 2 large eggs.
12 ¼ cup milk.

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a 12-count muffin pan with liners.

Step 02

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ground ginger, and salt.

Step 03

In another bowl, whisk together the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until well combined.

Step 04

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until no flour remains.

Step 05

Fill the muffin liners to the top with the batter. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 16-17 minutes.

Step 06

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  1. These pumpkin muffins are soft, moist, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and ginger. They are a great treat for fall and can be made even better by adding chocolate chips!.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 200
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~