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The Ultimate Pumpkin Muffins

Delightful pumpkin muffins bursting with autumn flavors, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your muffin tin by greasing it with non-stick spray or lining it with paper liners.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients by gradually adding the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in nuts or chocolate if using.
  7. Fill the muffin tin about ¾ full with the batter.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Feel free to customize with different spices, nuts, or chocolate chips according to your preference.

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