Description
Harvest-inspired chocolate chip pumpkin muffins blend autumn’s warmth with sweet indulgence. Spiced batter and melted chocolate create a comforting treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until the mixture is incorporated without overmixing.
- Carefully fold in chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Scoop the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin for extra visual appeal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying the delightful blend of pumpkin spice and chocolate.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing by using a gentle folding technique, which helps maintain a tender and fluffy muffin texture.
- Swap vegetable oil with coconut oil or applesauce for a healthier alternative that keeps the muffins moist.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these muffins suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this tasty treat.
- Enhance the spice profile by adding a pinch of ground cloves or cardamom for a more complex and warming flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg