Pumpkin-Raisin Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon stick margarine or butter, melted
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in raisins. Make a well in center of mixture. Combine egg and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very thick).
3. 3. Spoon batter into muffin pans coated with cooking spray, filling two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
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