Pumpkin Muffin Recipe (Easy!)
This pumpkin muffin recipe combines pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar for a delicious, moist treat. Customizable with nuts, chocolate chips, or cream cheese swirl, it’s a versatile, crowd-pleasing snack for any occasion.
Equipment
- 12 Cups muffin tin
- Muffin liners or cooking spray
- Mixing bowls (one for dry ingredients, one for wet ingredients)
- Whisk (for wet ingredients)
- Spoon or spatula (for folding ingredients together)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Oven (preheated to 375°F/190°C)
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Brown sugar (adds moisture and deeper flavor)
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup Vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- ¼ cup Milk (whole or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup Chocolate chips (for a sweeter version)
- ¼ cup Dried cranberries (for a festive twist)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: Mix pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk in another bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently stir until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Optional Add-Ins: Fold in walnuts, chocolate chips, or cranberries, if using.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Muffins should be golden and spongy.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm with butter, if desired.
