Pumpkin Spiced Muffins

Pumpkin Spiced Muffins are so comforting.  Now that fall is finally here make a batch to share and enjoy.  The dense rich texture is irresistible!

Join me for a cooking class this fall for more fabulous recipes that are easy to make and perfect for sharing!

See you soon!

Lorie

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Pumpkin Spiced Muffins

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon allspice

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup butter

1 33 ounce can pumpkin puree

2 eggs

1 ½ teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon almond extract

2 cups chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Prepare cup cake pan with 24 liners.  In bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt and spices and set aside.  In a small sauce pan over medium heat melt butter, add pumpkin and extracts and mix well.  Add pumpkin to flour mixture.  Add eggs and stir well.  Fold in walnuts and spoon into lined cupcake tin.  Bake for 28-35 minutes.