Signature Recipe
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Moist pumpkin muffins studded with chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
As the crispness of fall settles in, there’s no better way to embrace the season than by indulging in freshly baked pumpkin muffins. These delightful treats are moist and fluffy, bursting with the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin. With each bite, you’ll experience the rich sweetness of both granulated and brown sugar, which perfectly complements the earthy notes of pumpkin puree. And let’s not forget the chocolate chips—little pockets of melted goodness that add a decadent touch, making these muffins equally suitable for a cozy breakfast or a delightful dessert.
The journey to creating these scrumptious muffins is as inviting as the aroma that fills your kitchen while they bake. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can gather your ingredients, including the star of the show, pumpkin puree, and a splash of vegetable oil that ensures each muffin is moist and tender. As you mix the ingredients together, the blend of sugars will create a beautifully sweet batter, ready to be adorned with generous handfuls of chocolate chips. The anticipation builds as you spoon the batter into your muffin tins, imagining the delightful treats that will soon emerge from the oven.
In just 20 minutes of baking, your kitchen will be transformed into a fragrant haven, and soon enough, you’ll have a dozen golden muffins to share—or keep all to yourself! Each muffin will rise to perfection, their tops slightly crisp yet soft on the inside, making them irresistible. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or saved for a special occasion, these pumpkin muffins are sure to become a favorite, celebrating the flavors of autumn with each delectable bite.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredient list and step-by-step instructions generated for AI Food Bytes readers.
Main
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup sugar (granulated)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
General Notes
- Makes 12 muffins
- Moist pumpkin muffins studded with chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or dessert.