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Pumpkin Spice Muffins to Celebrate the First Day of Fall

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at NCSU chapter.

We all know it’s fall when the pumpkin spice starts appearing on every menu and grocery aisle, in every form imaginable. Starbucks takes the crown for the most basic of fall drinks, the pumpkin spice latte, which we all either obsessively love or can’t stand.

However, the thought of standing in line waiting to buy this overpriced drink is not my cup of tea (or coffee). If it’s not yours either, I’d recommend you whip up these pumpkin spice muffins to get your pumpkin fix for the fall. 

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 35 minutesTotal time: 55 minutesServings:24 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1.  Emmalyne Owens

    Pre-heat oven to 350° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, canned pumpkin, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth and easy to stir, about 3 minutes.

  2. Emmalyne Owens

    Add flour one cup at a time to liquid mixture and mix until there are no clumps. Then add pumpkin spice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ginger, salt, and baking soda. Stir until smooth and thoroughly mixed, about 5 minutes.

  3. Emmalyne Owens

    Spoon mixture into lined muffin cups so they’re about 3/4 full.

  4. Emmalyne Owens

    Place muffin tin in heated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. The best way to test if they are done is to stick a clean knife in the middle of a muffin and pull it out; if it’s clean, they’re done.

  5. Emmalyne Owens

    While muffins are cooling, mix the confectioners sugar, milk, and 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl until a tan paste forms. While muffins are still warm, drizzle a small amount of icing on top.

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