These easy cranberry pumpkin muffins are light, moist, and full of pumpkin spice flavor and dried cranberries. The pumpkin muffins are quick to prepare and a great go-to snack
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Cranberry pumpkin muffins are quick and easy to prepare.
- Make a double batch and freeze some for later.
🧾 Ingredient List
- all-purpose flour
- granulated white sugar
- pumpkin pie spice
- baking soda
- salt
- eggs
- pumpkin puree
- vegetable oil
- dried cranberries
- non-stick baking spray
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🍲 Equipment
- 12-count muffin tin
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Whisk
- Ice Cream Scoop
- cupcake liners
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray. set aside.
Step 2: In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix and combine the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil.
Step 4: Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just blended.
Step 5: Stir in dried cranberries.
Step 6: Use an ice cream scoop to fill the prepared muffin tins ¾ the way full.
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin will come out clean.
Let the muffins cool on a wire cooling rack.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
- Be sure to use pumpkin puree. Do not use pumpkin pie filling.
- Always check the expiration date on ingredients, especially baking powder. You want to use fresh ingredients.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
Mix wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls. Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Overworking the batter will make the muffins dense.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
Additions: A few options would be to add fresh chopped cranberries, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or raisins are a few variations.
Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top of the muffins right before baking for additional crunch.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Leftovers: The muffins can be kept on the counter in an airtight covered container for up to 3 days.
Freezer Instructions: These cranberry pumpkin muffins freeze really well.
Place the muffins on a large baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to partially freeze. The muffins can then be kept in a freezer-safe storage bag for up to 3 months. (Partially freezing them ensures the muffins will not stick together.
Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
Serve these muffins along with a pumpkin spice latte for a tasty breakfast treat.
Having a brunch, serve veggie egg scramble along with these muffins.
Instant Pot Egg Bites are great to make ahead just like these cranberry pumpkin muffins.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
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Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup canned, pumpkin puree, solid packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup dried cranberries note 1
- non-stick baking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray. Note 2, set aside.
- In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda,
- In a separate large bowl, using a whisk, combine eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Stir in dried cranberries. Slow whisk in dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Use an ice cream scoop to fill the prepared muffin tins ¾ the way full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin will come out clean.
NOTES
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
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Andy Bishop
With pumpkins in season, this will be a great snack! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Eileen xo
Thank you Andy! Glad you enjoy the pumpkin muffins!
Leigh Nichols
Pumpkin pie and pumpkin latte
Eileen xo
Happy you are a pumpkin fan Leigh!
Wendy Klik
Perfect for an easy breakfast or snack.
Eileen xo
Thank you Wendy! We love these pumpkin muffins