Tender and moist with bakery-style tops, these easy pumpkin muffins make the perfect fall breakfast or snack. Warm autumn spices and a whole can of pumpkin puree give them lots of wholesome flavor.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray with baking spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Mix to combine, then set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, combine brown sugar, vegetable oil and sugar. Beat on a medium speed until smooth.
Add in eggs and mix until just incorporated. Add sour cream and mix to combine, then add in pumpkin puree and mix. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
Fill each muffin liner in the prepared muffin tin 3⁄4 of the way full with batter.
Bake muffins for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs. Let cool for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Pumpkin muffins may be stored in an airtight container or baggie for up to 4 days at room temperature, or in the fridge for up to a week.Freeze: Wrap each muffin tightly in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw to room temperature before serving.Liners: I have gotten a lot of questions on where I get my muffin liners! They are newspaper muffin liners found on amazon.Don’t Over-Mix: Once the flour is added to the recipe, make sure you only mix until just combined. Over-mixing can cause the gluten to overdevelop, resulting in crumbly or dry muffins.Cookie Scoop: Using a newspaper muffin liners to add the batter to the muffin liners in a great, mess free way to do so!Rounder Bakery Style Muffins: For a higher rise and more rounded muffin tops, try spacing the muffins out so that you only fill every other muffin well in the tin. You’ll need to bake in batches or use multiple muffin pans if you do this, but it does make a big difference!Nutritional Note: Nutrition facts are only estimates. Please be sure to calculate your own nutrition facts with the brands you choose to use for precise measurements.