Peppy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Spice up your fall baking with these irresistible Peppy Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins! Featured in AllYou magazine (November 2009), this recipe is a delightful blend of warm pumpkin, aromatic spices, and sweet cranberries. Perfect as a quick and easy treat, these mini muffins are topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds for an extra autumnal touch. Get ready for a burst of flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 167.1 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Peppy Pumpkin Muffins

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How to Make Peppy Pumpkin Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line 24 mini muffin cups or 12 standard muffin cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 cup pumpkin puree until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle each muffin with 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin seeds.
  8. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

15g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peppy Pumpkin Muffins?

Peppy Pumpkin Muffins takes about 42 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 27 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peppy Pumpkin Muffins?

Peppy Pumpkin Muffins has approximately 167.1 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peppy Pumpkin Muffins?

The key ingredients for Peppy Pumpkin Muffins are All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.

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