Matcha Pumpkin Muffin Butter (Printable)

Moist, flavorful bites blend earthy matcha, pumpkin, and butter. Enjoy as an easy snack or sweet treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 teaspoons matcha powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 3/4 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, matcha powder, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vibrant fusion of flavors
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results
  • Matcha powder provides color and earthy flavor without overpowering sweetness
03 -
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips or roasted pumpkin seeds for extra flavor
  • Serve topped with powdered sugar or drizzle white chocolate for a sweet finishing touch
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