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Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Indulge in these cozy, flavorful Pumpkin Spice Muffins, perfect for fall gatherings and easy to bake for beginners.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  4. Incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; don’t overmix, a few lumps are okay.
  5. Add optional ingredients: If using, gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
  6. Fill the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing.