Description
These tender, fluffy mini pumpkin muffins are a warm, spiced treat perfect for autumn, embodying the essence of cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with liners.
- Combine the pumpkin, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined—avoid overmixing!
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins can be made in advance and stored for up to a week or frozen for longer storage. Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for variations!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg