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Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe


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  • Author: Jane
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, moist pumpkin muffins filled with warm spices and sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or fall desserts.


Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • ¾ cup chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
  3. Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Combine batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for bursts of sweetness and texture.
  6. Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full to allow room for rising without overflowing.
  7. Bake: Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
  8. Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of the muffins before baking for a bakery-style look and added chocolate texture.
  • Store baked muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • For a dairy-free option, ensure the chocolate chips used are dairy-free.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense muffins; mix until ingredients are just combined.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread / Muffins
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American