Classic Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
This Classic Pumpkin Muffins Recipe is perfect for cozy mornings and sweet cravings at home. These muffins are soft, moist and full of warm pumpkin flavor. They are easy to make and great for beginners. You do not need fancy tools or rare ingredients to bake them. This recipe uses simple pantry items and fresh pumpkin puree.
Ingredients
- These ingredients are simple and easy to find. Always measure correctly for best results.
- Pumpkin puree canned or homemade
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- White sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Eggs
- Milk
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon powder
- Nutmeg powder
- Ginger powder
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F or 180°C. Line a muffin tray with paper liners and set it aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices to a bowl. Whisk gently until everything mixes evenly.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, add pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, milk, vanilla, and both sugars. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix gently using a spatula until just combined.
Fill Muffin Cups
- Spoon the batter into muffin liners. Fill each cup about three quarters full.
Bake the Muffins
- Place the tray in the oven. Bake for twenty to twenty-two minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool Before Serving
- Remove muffins from the oven. Let them cool in the tray for five minutes before serving.
Notes
These tips help you get perfect muffins every time.
- Always use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Do not overmix the batter or muffins may turn dense.
- Add chocolate chips for a sweeter version.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Use whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Add a pinch of cloves for deeper spice flavor.
- Sprinkle sugar on top before baking for a crunchy top.