Delicious Halloween Muffins
Indulge in the festive flavors of fall with these delightful Halloween Muffins! Bursting with warm spices and sweet pumpkin, they create an inviting aroma that fills your home. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings or cozy mornings, these muffins bring back cherished memories while creating new ones. Add chocolate chips for an extra treat, and enjoy the essence of autumn in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; lumpy batter is fine.
- Stir in chocolate chips if using.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a healthier option, substitute half of the sugar with unsweetened applesauce. Feel free to replace pumpkin puree with applesauce for a different flavor profile. Top with cinnamon sugar before baking for added crunch.