🎃 Pumpkin Spice Muffins Recipe
These Pumpkin Spice Muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with cozy fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Made with real pumpkin puree and just the right amount of sweetness, they’re perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a festive autumn dessert.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍂 Perfect for fall and holidays
- 🎃 Made with real pumpkin puree
- 🧁 Soft, fluffy, and bakery-style
- ⏱️ Ready in 30 minutes
- ❄️ Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep
📝 Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Wet ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional toppings:
- Cinnamon sugar
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Cream cheese glaze
🍽️ Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, sugars, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring until just combined.
- Do not overmix — a few lumps are okay!
5. Fill and Bake
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups (fill about 3/4 full).
- Optional: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or nuts.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Enjoy
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
👩🍳 Tips & Variations
- Add chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
- Use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour if needed.
- Make mini muffins — just reduce the baking time to 10–12 minutes.
- Add a swirl of cream cheese filling before baking for a bakery-style treat.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve pumpkin spice muffins with:
- A warm mug of coffee or chai latte
- A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- A dollop of Greek yogurt or cream cheese frosting
📦 Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months — thaw overnight or microwave for 30 seconds.
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