Spicy Pumpkin Muffins Candied Ginger (Printable)

Warm spices and candied ginger elevate these moist pumpkin muffins, ideal for a cozy seasonal treat.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1 cup pumpkin purée
14 - 1/4 cup whole milk
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

16 - 1/2 cup candied ginger, finely chopped

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or coat lightly with nonstick spray.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar with vegetable oil until smooth. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin purée, milk, and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Fold in finely chopped candied ginger until distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
  • Perfect autumn snack with a spicy twist from candied ginger
02 -
  • Candied ginger adds both spicy heat and chewy sweetness
  • These muffins keep well for up to three days at room temperature
03 -
  • Sprinkle raw sugar on top for extra crunch before baking
  • Swap half the flour for whole wheat for a nutty taste
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