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Homemade Comfort: Indulgent Recipes to Savor and Share

Enjoy delicious homemade Pumpkin Spice Muffins, a comforting treat perfect for any occasion, made simply and quickly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base of the muffins
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Vital leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Key spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg Enhances the flavor
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée Star ingredient for moisture
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil Ensures a moist texture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses fragrance
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
Optional Extras
  • 0.5 cup chopped nuts For added crunch
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips For a sweet twist

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin purée, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, being careful not to over-mix.
  5. Scoop batter into muffin tin, filling each cup two-thirds full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
  7. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Consider adding dried cranberries or a pinch of ginger for variations.

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