Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of The Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with warm spices, making them ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crust, they offer an irresistible contrast to the rich pumpkin flavor. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy day at home or hosting a fall gathering, these muffins will impress both family and friends.
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 puree
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat 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 bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 1/4 cups sugar; mix on low until blended.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining sugar and cinnamon for topping.
- Divide batter among muffin cups (2/3 full) and sprinkle tops with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 5 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: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg