Pumpkin Spice Cornbread Muffins with Maple Glaze

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Moist cornbread muffins infused with pumpkin and warm spices, finished with a sweet maple glaze for a festive fall treat. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg until well combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, whisk 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together just until combined; do not overmix.
  4. Step 4: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Step 5: While muffins bake, prepare the maple glaze by whisking 1/4 cup pure maple syrup with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Remove muffins from oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle the warm maple glaze over the top of each muffin before serving.

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