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Irresistible Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins

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Moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for fall breakfasts or snacks. Easy to make with simple ingredients and ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin, not pie filling)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add pumpkin puree, oil or melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two batches, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping generously over each muffin.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Freshly ground spices enhance flavor. Start checking muffins at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and flax eggs. For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free baking flour blend.

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