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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans and chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. 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.

Recipe by Rosie Taylor - Founder & Recipe Developer