OMG they are giving us the pumpkin muffin recipe

[jodeja]

Just thought I'd bump this to the first page again, because it is that time of year!!

I almost bumped this thread last week because I searched for the recipe and made these muffins for the first time!
They were really good. I used chocolate chips instead of raisins and skipped the icing because they were sweet enough without it.
I used one 15 ounce can of Trader Joe’s pumpkin. I thought they were a bit too moist. Well, they were good for me and one DS but the other DS didn’t care for them (the Shock! I know…) So, I wanted to make them a bit firmer next time. Should I try more flour, less pumpkin or less oil, or just longer baking time? Has anyone experimented with that?

 

[smiley_face2]

I almost bumped this thread last week because I searched for the recipe and made these muffins for the first time!
They were really good. I used chocolate chips instead of raisins and skipped the icing because they were sweet enough without it.
I used one 15 ounce can of Trader Joe’s pumpkin. I thought they were a bit too moist. Well, they were good for me and one DS but the other DS didn’t care for them (the Shock! I know…) So, I wanted to make them a bit firmer next time. Should I try more flour, less pumpkin or less oil, or just longer baking time? Has anyone experimented with that?

Oh you were thinking the same thing as me! I decided that next time I would try adding an extra 1/2 cup of flour. I'm going to half the recipe first though, so that if they are not as good, there will only be half as many to eat!! lol... I get 18 nice size muffins from this recipe. The other thing I was thinking was adding some chopped walnuts, I love the pumpkin fudge that has walnuts in it, and these are very dense and moist like that...I think it would be good! I'll be sure to post again the results of my experiments!

 

[mom4princesses]

Mine are in the oven now and can't wait to try them. My kids won't stay out the kitchen because they are afraid of not getting one. Can you tell we are a big family and its 1st come 1st served. You would think I did't make enough for everyone the way they are hovering. I love my girls.

 

[smiley_face2]

Mine are in the oven now and can't wait to try them. My kids won't stay out the kitchen because they are afraid of not getting one. Can you tell we are a big family and its 1st come 1st served. You would think I did't make enough for everyone the way they are hovering. I love my girls.

Even though my youngest is now 22 lol.... and the only one still at home, I still bake enough for everyone and they all come here to pick up their goodies! These were extremely popular! one dear grand daughter who's 4 said "gramma you always make such good things!"

 

[jodeja]

Oh you were thinking the same thing as me! I decided that next time I would try adding an extra 1/2 cup of flour.

So I made these again last night This time I used Bob's Red Mill whole wheat pastry flour instead of regular white flour. (This pastry flour is very light, it doesn't weigh your baked goods down like other whole wheat flours do.) I added an extra 1/2 cup of flour. I only used 1 1/4 cup of sugar instead of 1 1/2. I also realized that I forgot the baking soda last time and they didn't rise at all . This time I added the baking soda and filled the muffin cups closer to the top. I also baked them for 27 minutes instead of 25. Oh, and I of course added chocolate chips instead of raisins, and skipped the icing again.
They were SO great!!! Much better than my first try. After sharing some with my parents, the kiddos, and a friend - they are almost gone! I can hardly wait to get home from work today to have another one.

 

[smiley_face2]

So I made these again last night This time I used Bob's Red Mill whole wheat pastry flour instead of regular white flour. (This pastry flour is very light, it doesn't weigh your baked goods down like other whole wheat flours do.) I added an extra 1/2 cup of flour. I only used 1 1/4 cup of sugar instead of 1 1/2. I also realized that I forgot the baking soda last time and they didn't rise at all . This time I added the baking soda and filled the muffin cups closer to the top. I also baked them for 27 minutes instead of 25. Oh, and I of course added chocolate chips instead of raisins, and skipped the icing again.
They were SO great!!! Much better than my first try. After sharing some with my parents, the kiddos, and a friend - they are almost gone! I can hardly wait to get home from work today to have another one.

Oh good!! we love Bob's Red Mill products! the organic 6 grain cereal is to die for, I will be going to get some of the whole wheat pastry flour tomorrow, because as you said, many whole wheat flours are so heavy that baking is just too dense. Last time I also added 1/4 cup sour cream, and an extra 1/4 flour to counter balance it. sour cream reacts really well with baking soda and makes things rise beautifully, I also do this when I'm making pancakes I will be trying out your new and improved recipe day after tomorrow, because we are tying to eat a little healthier these days, but I won't give up good flavor!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I made these for the first time last night and they came out so good! Plus they made my kitchen smell good.

I cut the icing recepie in half and it made just the right amount.

 

[disneymama83]

I LOVE these muffins! I am going to have to make them!!! YUMMO

 

[tdashgirl]

I bought one of these muffins at Blue Ribbon last week -- OMG delicious! I am even more excited to make these, and tweak them a bit (my family likes nuts so I will probably add some walnuts).

Edited to add a photo of the Blue Ribbon one, 'cause photos are always fun

 

[lapdwife]

These are my favorite! I can't wait to try them. Here I'm supposed to be losing 30 lbs before our January cruise, and all I can think of now is pumpkin muffins!

 

[Zena Wright]

Yeah, maybe one big (or regular sized) choc. chip for the head and 2 mini choc. chips for the ears! And pushing the chips into the icing point side down would make it look more like Mickey.

Bumbershoot, let us know how those pork spare rib muffins come out!

That's funny, you just made me spit me water out all over myself when I read your quote.

Thanks its fun to laugh that hard!!!

 

[lapdwife]

I made these today and tweeked them a little to reduce the fat. They came out fabulous! I only used half the oil, replacing the rest with unsweetened apple sauce, and used 2 eggs worth of eggbeaters along with 1 egg. I did buy the reduced fat cream cheese, but may skip that part all together.

 

[Zena Wright]

I was just on the AP site and I found that disney is giving us the recipe for their pumpkin muffins they sell during the holidys...the one where they pipe in cream cheese frosting ...that is the best thing ever and I always look forward to it ..

so now I wont have to spend $3-$4 on a muffin at DL in a couple weeks...ah who am I kidding


Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Icing


Pumpkin Muffins:
2 cups pumpkin purée (canned)
1½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
¾ cup canola oil
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ tsp. salt
1½ tsp. baking powder
¾ tsp. baking soda
¾ tsp. cinnamon
¾ tsp. ground cloves
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
½ cup raisins


Preheat oven to 325ºF.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended.
Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg over the pumpkin mixture and whisk until just blended. Over mixing may result in less tender muffins.
Fold in the raisins until consistently distributed.
Portion mixture into muffin pans and bake at 325ºF for 25 minutes.
Insert a toothpick into center of muffin and remove. If toothpick is clean, the muffins are ready. If not, allow muffins to cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until toothpick is clean.
Allow muffins to cool for 30–60 minutes.

Cream Cheese Icing:
1 cup unsalted butter
1½ cups cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
½ tsp. cinnamon


Allow cream cheese and butter to soften at room temperature for about an hour.
Mix cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
Add vanilla extract, powdered sugar and cinnamon, and mix until well blended.
Remove from mixer, and cover and refrigerate until needed.
Fill a pastry bag fitted with a star tip with icing.
Poke a hole into the center of each cooled muffin and squeeze icing directly into the middle of the muffin, finishing with a rosette on the top.

Special Tip: This recipe makes a generous amount.

Thank you for posting this recipe, I made a batch and they turned out great. Soooo moist & yummy. I omitted the raisins because my family doesn't really care for them and I ment to add chocolate chips like some of the DIS members suggested but I forgot to put them in and it still turned out great.

Thought you all might want to see pictures of the batch I made so here they are. Do they still make these muffins during Christmas time? We are going Dec 25-Jan 1 and it would be great to taste it their to see how close to the true taste I got.

Aloha Zena Wright

P.S. I decided to omit the pork as well,lol!

 

[Colfireman]

I just made these and after having the real ones just a week ago I find mine too wet and heavy. They also did not rise as i thought a cupcake would. I shall try another batch or recipie.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Thank you for posting this recipe, I made a batch and they turned out great. Soooo moist & yummy. I omitted the raisins because my family doesn't really care for them and I ment to add chocolate chips like some of the DIS members suggested but I forgot to put them in and it still turned out great.

Thought you all might want to see pictures of the batch I made so here they are. Do they still make these muffins during Christmas time? We are going Dec 25-Jan 1 and it would be great to taste it their to see how close to the true taste I got.

Aloha Zena Wright

P.S. I decided to omit the pork as well,lol!

I like the pumpkins on top.

I just made these and after having the real ones just a week ago I find mine too wet and heavy. They also did not rise as i thought a cupcake would. I shall try another batch or recipie.

I added 2 tablespoons more flour. I know a few people have told me their's were too moist as well. Mine didn't rise that much either.

 

[lapdwife]

I just made these and after having the real ones just a week ago I find mine too wet and heavy. They also did not rise as i thought a cupcake would. I shall try another batch or recipie.

I figured it was my baking powder was old or it was due to skipping half the egg as mine didn't rise real big either. I'll just fill the cup up more next time and hubby's requested more raisins. The best part was I didn't feel the need to buy one when we were at the park last night!

 

[DizneyDogs]

if you make them be sure and post your pics of them on this thread

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1733597&page=8

 

[MinnieMama09]

I just made mine...even though I didn't have raisins (or choc. chips) on hand, they were still DELICIOUS! Mine, too were a little flat...I'll have to fill them more next time, but oh so good!

 

[mamaofthree]

I just made these! Took some suggestions on here and added a little more flour and put a bit less sugar. They were really good! Have to say I didn't love the icing though. I think it needs less butter, more cr cheese, and a bit more sugar. I realized this before I iced them, but I didn't have any more cr cheese. Next time. Oh, I also omitted the raisins. No one likes them around here.

 

[mom2aidanNpiper]

I also followed the tip about adding more flour and less sugar. I also cut the icing recipe in half. It was good! We didn't add raisins or choc chips though. I filled the cups nearly full (1/4 inch from top) and it made 18 muffins.

Tip for icing if you dont have a pastry bag. Use a quart size heavy duty ziploc and snip a tiny corner off once it's filled, you got all the air out and it's zipped up. Use a butter knife and insert it into the muffin straight down. Then stick the makeshift pastry bag in it, fill the center then swirl some on top!