Easy Pumpkin Muffins

Name: Easy Pumpkin Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/3 cup water; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 1-1/2 dozen.

These easy pumpkin muffins with cake mix are so good, even picky eaters cannot seem to get enough. They're also delicious without frosting or nuts. —Samantha Callahan, Muncie, Indiana

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, water, pumpkin pie spice and baking soda; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape side and bottom of bowl. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
2. Fill 18 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. Frost muffins. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 217 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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