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Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins Recipe: Delightful, Easy, and Perfect for Fall!

Best Homemade Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

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A delightful and easy recipe for homemade pumpkin muffins, perfect for the fall season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a sweeter muffin, you can add chocolate chips or dried cranberries.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These muffins freeze well; just wrap them tightly and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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