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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly without overworking the mixture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- 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