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Fall Family Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Muffins

By Amanda Miller Publishers and Editors of Macaroni Kid of Rochester October 18, 2025

Fall Family Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Muffins

Looking for a cozy way to welcome fall? These easy pumpkin muffins are a perfect treat! Moist, fluffy, and full of warm spices, they’re sure to become a family favorite—and the smell while they bake will make your whole house feel like autumn. Best of all, kids love helping mix them together!

Ingredients:

  • 1 can pumpkin purée
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar (or your preferred substitute)
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, eggs, sugar, and oil until smooth.
  3. Stir in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased or lined muffin tin.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Serve warm with butter or a dollop of cream cheese for an extra-special treat!

These pumpkin muffins are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even a festive fall dessert. Make a batch with the kids this weekend and enjoy a taste of autumn together!