Best Pumpkin Muffins

Name: Pumpkin Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour.; 1 tsp baking soda.; 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon.; 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice.; ¼ tsp ground ginger.; ½ tsp salt.; ½ cup vegetable oil.; ½ cup granulated sugar.; ½ cup packed brown sugar.; 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree.; 2 large eggs.; ¼ cup milk.

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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!

By 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.

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

By: Clare Greco

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

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!.