Halloween Monster Muffins Recipe

Halloween monster muffins as just what they sound-party muffins for halloween! These gorgeous spicy muffins flavored with cinnmaon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger are great for kids and adults alike. You can serve them just like that or with the accompanying pumpkin dip .

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineAmericanCourseSnack
MethodBakedSpecialityHalloween
Interest GroupParty

Ingredients

 
11/2 cups all-purpose flour 375 mL
 
2 tsp baking powder 10 mL
 
1/2 tsp salt 2mL
 
l tsp cinnamon 5mL
 
1/2 tsp ground ginger 2mL
 
1/4 tsp ground cloves lmL
 
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg lmL
 
1/2 cup packed brown sugar 125 mL
 
1/2 cup raisins (optional) 125 mL
 
1 egg
 
1/2 cup milk 125 mL
 
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree 125 mL
 
1/4 cup vegetable oil 50 mL

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and brown sugar.
Mix in raisins, if using.
Make a well in the center.
In a smaller bowl, beat together egg, milk, pumpkin and oil.
Pour into flour mixture and stir just until moistened.
The batter will be lumpy.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin.
Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
Decorate with vanilla or cream-cheese frosting or whipping cream.
Use raisins, chipits, smarties, carrot or green bell pepper pieces, nuts, or what- ever else you have on hand to make all kinds of scary monster faces on your muffin tops.

Comments

Anonymous says :

Muffins are all time favorite...so why not try monster muffins..
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 5:33pm

bonappetit says :

i love muffins....and these perfectly suit the occasion. I am sure gonna try!
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 2:02pm

sudipa_foodlover says :

What should be the ideal baking temperature?
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 1:31pm

bronzegoddess_bright says :

are they as simple as you claim? looks a bit difficult to me.
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 12:43pm

Anonymous says :

Spicy Muffins are my all time favorite.. want to make them in celebration time...
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 8:11am

kornika says :

spicy monster and a treat to gobble them up
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 5:54am

Anonymous says :

wud luv the spicy treats!
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 5:46am

whattomakeforhalloween says :

Hey I loved the muffin recipe and have made these many a times but I was looking for directions on how to decorate the muffins. Wish you could have given illustrations or tips on how to decorate. Need simple things coz I haven't got good decorating skills.
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 3:58am

Anonymous says :

Muffins are an any time snack... and these are perfect for haloween.
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 3:07am

Anonymous says :

A must try recipe for this Halloween...
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 2:59am

Rashmi Ambadkar says :

I would love to try out these Halloween monster muffins for its spicy flavour !
Posted on: 13 October 2011 - 11:46pm

Judie says :

Sweet and cute...my kids would love it if i bake it for them...but having a picture of these monster cookies up with the recipe would have been a great reference...thanks for the recipe still :)
Posted on: 13 October 2011 - 11:35pm

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