Pumpkin Spice Muffins in 30 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until no clumps of brown sugar remain.
3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture together until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among 12 lined muffin cups.
6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
7. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
8. Optional: For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth, then frost the cooled muffins.