Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Name: Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 2 cups (9 ounces) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 scant teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (15- to 16-ounce) can pumpkin puree; 1/3 cup (5 1/3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup evaporated milk, or half-and-half; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 to 3/4 cup pecans, optional; 1/2 to 3/4 cup raisins, optional; Cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling, optional

Moist and perfectly spiced, these pumpkin muffins offer a delightful seasonal treat.

⭐ 4.8 (14 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 16 servings

Category Tags:

Breakfast Brunch Snack

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C) and line muffin cups.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin, melted butter, milk (or half-and-half), brown and granulated sugars, beaten eggs, and vanilla until blended.
Stir the wet pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients until just moistened, folding in optional pecans or raisins; do not overmix.
Fill muffin cups 3/4 full, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Serve muffins warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 157 kcal

Carbohydrate: 24 g

Cholesterol: 36 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 217 mg

Sugar: 10 g

Fat: 5 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g