:: Pumpkin Nutella Muffins ::
Oh my goodness, you guys! This is the BEST muffin combination… pumpkin + Nutella! During this time of year, I typically make plain pumpkin muffins and occasionally add in chocolate chips… but let me tell you, swirling in a dollop of creamy Nutella made an incredibly decadent difference! The pumpkin is flavorful and moist, while the Nutella creates a rich, chewy, chocolatey muffin top!
I doubled the recipe below and it made 18 muffins and one loaf to give away to a neighbor. This is the perfect baked treat to give to friends and family! If preparing this recipe as a loaf for others… you may want to buy a few of these darling paper loaf pans from Sur la Table. Wrapped in cellophane and tied with a simple bow… it makes for the perfect hostess gift or sweet treat for neighbors for the holidays! Enjoy!
- 1 cup {canned} pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil {or melted butter, cooled}
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice {optional}
- 1/3 cup Nutella
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-count standard muffin pan with baking cups or grease.
- In a mixing bowl, blend together the pumpkin, sugar, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla until combined. In another bowl, mix together the dry ingredients - flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Slowly add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth {make sure not to overmix}. Pour batter into the baking cups, until approximately 2/3 full.
- Put the Nutella into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 20-30 seconds or until it thins out just enough to swirl. Using a spoon, drop a small spoonful or two of Nutella onto the top of each muffin and swirl using the tip of a knife.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- You can also add Nutella to the center of the muffins instead of swirling on top. To do this, simply start with a layer of the pumpkin batter, followed by a dollop of Nutella. Then top with more pumpkin batter until 2/3 full.
- You can easily double this recipe. I was able to make approximately 18 muffins and one large loaf {if making a loaf... just increase baking time in the oven}. Enjoy!
