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Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe


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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, moist, and packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor and sweet chocolate chips. These bakery-style muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or fall gatherings, offering a delightful combination of seasonal flavors in every bite.


Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Wet Ingredients

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

Add-ins

  • ¾ cup chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain tender and moist muffins.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly without overworking the mixture.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake the Muffins: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating doneness.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan before removing and serving to enjoy the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best texture and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and avoid toughness.
  • Muffins can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American