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Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

These Pumpkin Walnut Muffins are the perfect baked good to serve at a brunch this fall or Thanksgiving. A spiced muffin that's light and moist and filled with walnuts then topped with a sugar cinnamon topping. Perfect just as they are or with butter and jam.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: pumpkin, thanksgiving desserts
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped small

For the topping

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF/210ºC. Line a 12 count large muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In your large mixing bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix until well incorporated and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time mixing well after each addition. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
  • Add pumpkin and Greek yogurt to the batter and mix in until combined, about 1 - 2 minutes. Stir in the flour until just combined. And finally, fold in the chopped walnuts.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the 12 count muffin pan.
  • In a small bowl combine the white sugar and the cinnamon. Evenly sprinkle over the muffin tops. Bake at 425ºF/210ºC for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350ºF/180ºC and bake for a further 15 - 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs.
  • Remove from oven and place on a wire cooling rack for about 5 minutes.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Walnut Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 236 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 268mg12%
Potassium 103mg3%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 3461IU69%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.