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Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Get ready to enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of these perfectly spiced pumpkin muffins, a delicious treat that’s both soft and moist with every bite. Perfect for cozy mornings or an afternoon snack!
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 120ml vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/3 cup 67g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 cups 340g canned pumpkin puree (ensure it’s not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 and 3/4 cups 219g all-purpose flour (measured by spooning and leveling)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup 60ml milk (use dairy or a non-dairy alternative)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and either grease a 12-count muffin tin or line it with paper liners for easy removal.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside for now.
  • In another bowl, combine the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
  • Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup to the brim.
  • Place the muffins in the oven and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Without removing them, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for another 16–17 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin—it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Once baked, let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, ensuring they stay fresh and delicious.

Notes

  • Freezing Instructions: Freeze muffins for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave if desired.
  • Special Tools: 12-count muffin pan, cupcake liners, glass mixing bowls, whisk.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: Use store-bought or make your own with 1/4 tsp each cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and 1/2 tsp ginger. Keep the 1 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in the recipe. Adjust ginger to taste.
  • Reducing Sugar or Oil: You can slightly reduce, but it may result in drier muffins. Swap some oil for applesauce or use coconut sugar instead of regular sugar.
  • Add-ins: Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped nuts, or 3/4 cup dried cranberries before baking.
  • Mini Muffins: Line mini muffin pans and bake at 350°F for 11-13 minutes. Skip the initial high temperature.
  • Initial High Temperature: Baking at 425°F for 5 minutes creates high, domed muffin tops. Lower to 350°F for the remaining bake time to cook through.