Pumpkin Spice Muffins Deliciously Fluffy and Scrumptious
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans and chocolate chips, if using.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve the muffins warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and a splash of milk. Arrange on a rustic wooden board for a cozy fall vibe.