These muffins are so easy to make and perfect for the season. Moist pumpkin pie flavored muffins baked up with the frosting already on them! You'll have them on your plate and in your mouth in no time.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray or you can use cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients up to pumpkin. Stir well.
In a medium bowl, mix together pumpkin, egg, sugar and vegetable oil. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
Scoop pumpkin batter into each cavity, dividing it equally.
Top with a heaping tablespoon of Nutella and swirl gently to cover entire surface, trying not to mix it with the pumpkin batter. I used a toothpick for spreading it out to the edges.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean. Try to avoid the Nutella as it makes it difficult to see if the muffin is done.
Allow the muffins to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes then gently lift them out with a knife or fork. Cool them completely on a wire rack.
Notes
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice: 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ginger, and ¼ teaspoon cloves