Pumpkin Muffins, a fall essential

Another delicious taste of fall that will excite your taste buds.

Pumpkin Muffins

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup solid-pack pumpkin (15 oz)

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice

1 1/4 cups plus 1 Tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

Put oven in middle position and preheat to 350 degrees

Place liners in muffin cups

Whisk together pumpkin, oil, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, 1 1/4 cup sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Then, whisk in the flour mixture until just combined.

Stir together cinnamon and remaining 1 Tbsp sugar in another bowl.

Divide batter among muffin cups (3/4 full), then sprinkle tops with cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Bake until puffed and golden brown and wooden toothpick comes out clean. 25 - 30 min.

Cool in pan on a rack for 5 min. then transfer to cooling rack.

These are a family favorite! Enjoy the yummy taste of fall.