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Achieving the perfect muffin texture starts with your oven temperature. Preheating your oven to the right temperature—typically around 350°F (175°C)—ensures that your muffins rise properly and develop a nice dome shape. An oven that is not hot enough can lead to dense muffins, while an overheated oven may cause the tops to burn before the insides are fully cooked. For best results, use an oven thermometer to verify that your oven is at the correct temperature before placing your muffins inside.

Buttery Pumpkin Muffins

Embrace the flavors of fall with these buttery pumpkin muffins! This seasonal delight combines the rich taste of pumpkin with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a cozy treat. Easy to make, they fill your home with inviting aromas while offering a tender, moist texture that melts in your mouth. Customize with nuts or chocolate chips for a personal touch. Perfect for breakfast or snacking, these muffins celebrate the essence of autumn and create lasting memories.
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Ingredients
  

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners or giving it a light spray with non-stick cooking spray.

    Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, pour in the canned pumpkin puree, melted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use a whisk to blend these ingredients until thoroughly combined. Next, add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, then set this mixture aside.

      Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. This step adds air to the flour, making for fluffier muffins.

        Mix Together: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix; it’s perfectly fine if a few small lumps remain in the batter. If you’d like, gently fold in the chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips to enhance the texture and flavor.

          Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the muffin batter into each prepared cavity of the muffin tin, filling them about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.

            Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

              Cool: After baking, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                Serve: Enjoy your delightful buttery pumpkin muffins either warm or at room temperature, perfect as a snack or breakfast treat. For an extra touch, consider drizzling maple syrup over the top or sprinkling with powdered sugar just before serving.

                  Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 35 minutes | Makes 12 muffins