Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with these simple and delicious homemade pumpkin muffins. Perfect for a sweet autumn treat.
Author:Cat
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
These muffins are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.