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Perfectly Plump Pumpkin Muffins

Moist, warmly spiced pumpkin muffins that fill the house with the aroma of fall, perfect for a crisp morning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 12 cup muffin tin.
  2. Sift all the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil and eggs and blend well.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until creamy.
  5. Fill the greased muffin cups 3/4 of the way with the batter.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Try adding walnut pieces, chocolate chips or both to the batter before baking, or sprinkle with powdered sugar for a festive look.