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Pumpkin Muffins

These soft and moist Pumpkin Muffins are packed with warm fall spices and rich pumpkin flavor, making them a perfect addition to your favorite Fall Baked Goods. This easy recipe creates fluffy, bakery-style muffins ideal for breakfast, snacks, or quick desserts. Customize them into Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins, or even 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins for a faster version!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped nuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in optional add-ins if desired.
  6. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
Add yogurt to make Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins for extra moisture.
Fill muffin cups generously for Bakery Style Pumpkin Muffins.
Add cream cheese filling for Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins variation.