Description
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are the ultimate fall treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with gooey chocolate chips for a moist, flavorful muffin perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes, which helps create a tender muffin texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor depth.
- Combine Pumpkin and Milk: In a separate small bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree and milk until smooth, preparing the wet mixture to be added alternately.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the pumpkin-milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined to avoid overmixing and tough muffins.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly without overworking the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full for proper rising.
- Add Toppings: If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top of each muffin for added texture and flavor.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess from residual steam.
Notes
- For a spice boost, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves, or a pinch of ground ginger or allspice.
- Use 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices for convenience.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds into the batter for crunch.
- Top muffins with pumpkin seeds (pepitas) for a festive garnish.
- Use chopped chocolate chunks instead of chocolate chips for a different texture.
- Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to dry ingredients for a subtle coffee flavor that enhances chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
