Description
These Donut Pumpkin Muffins combine the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices, creating the perfect fall treat. They’re soft, fluffy, and coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, making them taste just like a donut but with the added richness of pumpkin. A cozy and delicious snack or breakfast treat!
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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Pinch of cloves
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs (room temperature)
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined—do not overmix, as this can result in dense muffins.
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Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
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Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes.
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Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the muffins are cooling, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the coating in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, melt the butter.
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Coat the Muffins: Once the muffins have cooled slightly, dip each muffin into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
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Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy these deliciously spiced, donut-like pumpkin muffins!
Notes
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If you prefer a lighter texture, you can sift the flour before mixing it into the dry ingredients.
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You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
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These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin Muffins, Donut Muffins, Fall Muffins, Cinnamon Sugar Muffins, Pumpkin Spice