Description
Nothing says fall baking quite like a batch of warm, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional for extra warmth)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Pumpkin Batter
- In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined (don’t overmix!).
Step 4: Fold in the Chocolate Chips
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!
Enjoy these warm, freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins with your favorite fall beverage!
Notes
✔️ Use high-quality pumpkin puree for the best flavor.
✔️ Don’t overmix the batter – This keeps the muffins light and fluffy.
✔️ For extra chocolatey goodness, sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe