October 1 is National Pumpkin Spice Day, making the perfect reason to enjoy these Perfect Pumpkin Muffins courtesy of Allrecipes. Yields 14 muffins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 14 muffin cups.
In a large bowl, mix 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree, 3/4 cup melted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder. Pour flour mixture into pumpkin mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Bake until muffins are slightly browned on top and spring back easily when pressed, around 25 to 30 minutes.