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With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by baking some delicious pumpkin muffins. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with warm fall flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg making them the ultimate Halloween treat. Plus, they’re easy enough for anyone to make!
Follow these simple steps to create the perfect Halloween pumpkin muffins that will delight everyone.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup sugar (brown sugar or granulated)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- A pinch of salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray to prevent muffins from sticking.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whisk everything together until it’s well blended; this helps ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the muffins.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl. Mix everything until smooth and well combined. The pumpkin puree adds amazing flavor and keeps the muffins soft and moist.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix—overmixing can make the muffins dense rather than light and fluffy.
Step 5: Fill the Muffin Tin
Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the tin, filling each cup about ¾ full. This will allow the muffins to rise nicely without overflowing.
Step 6: Bake the Muffins
Place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be slightly golden and springy to the touch.
Step 7: Cool and Decorate
Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. For a fun Halloween twist, top them with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting, or add spooky sprinkles for an extra festive touch!
Tips For Perfect Pumpkin Muffins
- Don’t Overmix: Stir until combined to keep the muffins fluffy and light.
- Use Fresh Spices: Make sure your spices are fresh for the best possible flavor.
- Add Mix-Ins: For a different twist that makes them even more exciting, you can add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even dried cranberries.
Enjoy Your Halloween Treats
These must-try pumpkin muffins are perfect for sharing or enjoying by yourself. With the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices, they are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face this Halloween season. Easy to make and even easier to eat, these pumpkin muffins are the ultimate Halloween treat that you'll want to make again and again.
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