Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of The Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins, an autumn classic that will delight your taste buds! These muffins are soft and moist, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spices, making them an ideal treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar crust, they offer a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender muffin texture. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy moment at home, these pumpkin muffins are sure to impress. Plus, they are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
Ingredients
- 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
- 15 oz can pure pumpkin (or homemade)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) 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 mixer bowl, blend pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 1/4 cups sugar until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- For topping: combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle tops with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 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 (75g)
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy. Feel free to customize with chocolate chips or nuts as desired.