Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Soft, aromatic pumpkin spice muffins packed with warm spices, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Combine dry ingredients by whisking together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl by whisking the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
- Add optional ingredients like walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh spices for the best flavor and avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.