Perfect Pumpkin Muffins

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These moist muffins are packed with delicious pumpkin flavor with plenty of spice to make you drool while they cook. My kids love these!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
14 muffins

Fall in love with this moist pumpkin muffin recipe. 

Pumpkin Muffin Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this pumpkin muffin recipe:

  • Pumpkin puree: Use canned pumpkin puree or make your own at home
  • Butter: Melted butter lends moisture and rich flavor. 
  • Sugars: A combination of white and brown sugars creates the perfect flavor. 
  • Water: You’ll need ¼ cup of water. 
  • Eggs: Two eggs add moisture and help bind the batter together. 
  • Vanilla: A teaspoon of vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor. 
  • Flour: All-purpose flour creates structure in the pumpkin muffin batter. 
  • Spices: Pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon add deep, warm flavor. 
  • Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won’t make the muffins taste salty. 
  • Leaveners: Baking powder and baking soda act as leaveners, which means it helps the muffins rise. 

How to Make Pumpkin Muffins

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade pumpkin muffins: 

  1. Mix the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry ingredients in another bowl. 
  2. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture. 
  3. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin. 
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly touched.

How to Store Pumpkin Muffins

Line an airtight container with paper towels, then arrange the pumpkin muffins in the container in a single layer. Throw in a few saltines to absorb the excess moisture. Close the lid and store at room temperature for up to four days.

Learn more: Keep Muffins Crisp With This Genius Move

Can You Freeze Pumpkin Muffins? 

Yes! Pumpkin muffins freeze quite well. Wrap them individually in storage wrap, then place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature or gently in the microwave.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“These were yummy,” according to Shazzi. “I added milk to the remaining batter and made pancakes with it. Really good with maple syrup!”

“Delicious,” raves Kate. “I added a pecan on top of each one. I may try adding chopped pecans into the mix next time. My family loved them!!”

“I substituted coconut oil for butter because I didn't have enough butter,” says LizDie. “They turned out great. Moist, dense, and flavorful. Next time I might add some nuts.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

  • ¾ cup melted butter

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 14 muffin cups or line with paper liners sprayed with cooking spray.

    Ingredients to make pumpkin muffins

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  2. Mix pumpkin puree, butter, brown sugar, water, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.

    A glass bowl with pumpkin puree, water, brown sugar, eggs, and sugar

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  3. Mix flour, white sugar, pumpkin spice, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder together in a separate bowl. Pour into pumpkin mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

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  4. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are slightly browned on top and spring back easily when pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

224 Calories
11g Fat
30g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 224
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 421mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 105mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.