Description
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with warm fall spices and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they offer a cozy seasonal treat that’s quick and simple to bake for all skill levels.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly to ensure the muffins release easily after baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined for even flavor and texture.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate wet and dry mixes: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, gently fold the batter until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the muffins before baking.
- Fill muffin cups and bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor instead of pre-mixed pumpkin spice blends.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Use room temperature eggs to help even mixing and better rise.
- Choose good-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a rich, melty texture.
- Check oven temperature with a thermometer for accurate baking results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pumpkin muffins, chocolate chip muffins, fall recipes, autumn baked goods, moist pumpkin dessert, seasonal muffins
