Pumpkin Muffins

As requested and promised, here's my recipe for Pumpkin Muffins. I've multiplied the original recipe--if I'm going to take the time to cook, I'd like more than 12 muffins when I'm done--especially since I'll eat at least two right away! (And if I don't multiply the recipe I end up with leftover canned pumpkin, and what are you going to do with that?)

These freeze beautifully, so making extra is no big deal. Just put them in the freezer to enjoy another day!

Pumpkin Muffins

4 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

6 tsp. baking powder

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp. nutmet

1 1/2 cups milk

1 can pumpkin (use the big Libby's can)

3/4 cup butter, melted

3 eggs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients until dough forms. (Do not overmix or you'll end up with tough muffins.) Pour into greased muffin tins. Bake 20 minutes. Makes about three dozen muffins.

I don't have a picture of these muffins, but here's a picture of the other little Pumpkin at our house who is growing like a weed!

She's inside her kitty tunnel made for her (for Emma!) by my friend Emily. This is the pattern found in Amy Butler's In Stitches book. It turned out pretty big, so it would easily fit a big cat too--or even two cats at once. Pumpkin loves it!

Comments

[meredith]

ok I have been away too long. Thank you for all of your prayers if you would continue to keep me in them I would be grateful. I missed your blog for a bit, but it is nice to get caught back up! How is School?

[Helen at A Work of Heart]

Thanks Joanne,

I made your morning glory muffins on spur of the moment this weekend and they were wonderful...you can never have enough muffin recipes.
I usually am lazy and make Trader Joe's Pumpkin muffins that never last through the day...but I am trying to use what is in my pantry instead of buying convenience products...taking steps in become a frugal housewife.

Have a blessed week...still praying for you during this intensive school time.

[gretchen]

Awwww...that's a frame worthy picture.

[Amber]

ok they are in the oven as I'm typing this - can't wait :-)
Thanks!

[Kristen]

Voila.....oh right. I was too tired to really think about it. Oops. Glad you like my First Aid Box!

[Kim Feth]

Thank you! Thank you! I'm going to pick up the ingredients I need on Friday and make them that evening so that our sleep over friends and my son have fresh, homemade muffins for Saturday. I can't wait to try them!
I hope all is going well with the classes. I've got a girlfriend at church who has just started back to school, and as expected, is overwhelmed with the scheduling. I referred her to your site.
Praying for an abundance of the Spirit and wisdom!
Kim Feth
Apex, NC

[Debbie]

Sounds yummy! I don't get a chance to bake as often as it's too hot most of the time. I would love these though.

Cute pic of the kitty!

[Marla Taviano]

Cool. We're kind of snowed in, but I have all that stuff here--even a big can of pumpkin that I've been wondering what to do with. Happy Hump Day, friend!