Description
These soft and flavorful Donut Pumpkin Muffins are a delightful fall treat, combining the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin puree. The addition of a cinnamon-sugar coating makes these muffins taste like delicious donut holes. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they’ll fill your kitchen with the cozy scent of fall spices.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper muffin cups.
- Prepare the Muffin Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 of the way full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- While the muffins are baking, prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop.
- Coat the Muffins:
- Once the muffins are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the muffins from the tin and dip the tops into the melted butter, then into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve:
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious donut-like treats warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter.
- If you don’t have muffin liners, you can also grease and flour the muffin tin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American