Pumpkin Muffins {traditional and gluten free recipes}

Topping a warm pumpkin muffin with a melting pat of butter or a slather of whipped cream cheese is my favorite way to welcome fall each year. Admittedly, the whole welcoming fall part is wishful thinking on my end. Here in the desert, there is not a hint of cooler temps. I can dream though and these muffins have been a family favorite for years. The recipe makes two dozen small/medium size muffins, perfect for keeping a small stash in the freezer. I've been enjoying one with my morning coffee each morning this week.

Pumpkin bread is one of the easiest breads to bake with small children; combine, stir and scoop is about all there is to it. My boys are my helpers almost every time I make these. I've played with the recipe countless times adding all kinds of ingredients. If that's your style, have at it. Add in handfuls of chocolate or nuts, whatever makes you grin. For me, it's all about the basic pumpkin muffin.

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